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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,829.83, 34,261.02 and 14,219.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,829.83, 34,261.02 and 14,219.46 is: 19,620.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,829.83 : 34,261.02 = 14,219.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,829.83/34,261.02 = 14,219.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,829.83x = 34,261.02 × 14,219.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,829.83x = 487,173,203.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,173,203.45/24,829.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,620.48

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