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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,831.12, 34,265.16 and 14,220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,831.12, 34,265.16 and 14,220.48 is: 19,623.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,831.12 : 34,265.16 = 14,220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,831.12/34,265.16 = 14,220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,831.12x = 34,265.16 × 14,220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,831.12x = 487,267,022.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,267,022.48/24,831.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,623.24

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