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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,832.84, 34,269.30 and 14,221.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,832.84, 34,269.30 and 14,221.96 is: 19,626.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,832.84 : 34,269.30 = 14,221.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,832.84/34,269.30 = 14,221.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,832.84x = 34,269.30 × 14,221.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,832.84x = 487,376,613.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,376,613.83/24,832.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,626.29

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