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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,831.63, 34,267.73 and 14,221.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,831.63, 34,267.73 and 14,221.35 is: 19,625.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,831.63 : 34,267.73 = 14,221.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,831.63/34,267.73 = 14,221.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,831.63x = 34,267.73 × 14,221.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,831.63x = 487,333,310.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,333,310.93/24,831.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,625.51

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