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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,833.84, 34,270.68 and 14,222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,833.84, 34,270.68 and 14,222.96 is: 19,627.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,833.84 : 34,270.68 = 14,222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,833.84/34,270.68 = 14,222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,833.84x = 34,270.68 × 14,222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,833.84x = 487,430,510.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,430,510.81/24,833.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,627.67

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