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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,832.71, 34,268.31 and 14,220.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,832.71, 34,268.31 and 14,220.29 is: 19,623.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,832.71 : 34,268.31 = 14,220.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,832.71/34,268.31 = 14,220.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,832.71x = 34,268.31 × 14,220.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,832.71x = 487,305,134.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,305,134.67/24,832.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,623.52

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