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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,831.56, 34,267.46 and 14,220.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,831.56, 34,267.46 and 14,220.97 is: 19,624.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,831.56 : 34,267.46 = 14,220.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,831.56/34,267.46 = 14,220.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,831.56x = 34,267.46 × 14,220.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,831.56x = 487,316,363.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,316,363.86/24,831.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,624.88

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