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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,829.62, 34,263.09 and 14,218.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,829.62, 34,263.09 and 14,218.98 is: 19,621.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,829.62 : 34,263.09 = 14,218.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,829.62/34,263.09 = 14,218.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,829.62x = 34,263.09 × 14,218.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,829.62x = 487,186,191.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,186,191.45/24,829.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,621.17

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