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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,833.09, 34,271.61 and 14,226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,833.09, 34,271.61 and 14,226.14 is: 19,633.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,833.09 : 34,271.61 = 14,226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,833.09/34,271.61 = 14,226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,833.09x = 34,271.61 × 14,226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,833.09x = 487,552,721.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,552,721.89/24,833.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,633.19

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