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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,828.78, 34,262.19 and 14,215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,828.78, 34,262.19 and 14,215.98 is: 19,617.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,828.78 : 34,262.19 = 14,215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,828.78/34,262.19 = 14,215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,828.78x = 34,262.19 × 14,215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,828.78x = 487,070,607.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,070,607.80/24,828.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,617.18

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