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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,828.72, 34,266.54 and 14,221.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,828.72, 34,266.54 and 14,221.74 is: 19,627.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,828.72 : 34,266.54 = 14,221.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,828.72/34,266.54 = 14,221.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,828.72x = 34,266.54 × 14,221.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,828.72x = 487,329,822.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,329,822.58/24,828.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,627.67

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