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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,832.56, 34,266.06 and 14,221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,832.56, 34,266.06 and 14,221.56 is: 19,624.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,832.56 : 34,266.06 = 14,221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,832.56/34,266.06 = 14,221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,832.56x = 34,266.06 × 14,221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,832.56x = 487,316,828.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,316,828.25/24,832.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,624.11

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