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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,828.87, 34,262.06 and 14,218.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,828.87, 34,262.06 and 14,218.23 is: 19,620.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,828.87 : 34,262.06 = 14,218.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,828.87/34,262.06 = 14,218.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,828.87x = 34,262.06 × 14,218.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,828.87x = 487,145,778.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,145,778.26/24,828.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,620.13

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