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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,832.21, 34,267.62 and 14,219.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,832.21, 34,267.62 and 14,219.79 is: 19,622.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,832.21 : 34,267.62 = 14,219.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,832.21/34,267.62 = 14,219.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,832.21x = 34,267.62 × 14,219.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,832.21x = 487,278,360.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,278,360.20/24,832.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,622.84

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