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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,832.09, 34,270.23 and 14,225.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,832.09, 34,270.23 and 14,225.14 is: 19,631.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,832.09 : 34,270.23 = 14,225.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,832.09/34,270.23 = 14,225.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,832.09x = 34,270.23 × 14,225.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,832.09x = 487,498,819.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,498,819.58/24,832.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,631.81

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