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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,834.81, 34,276.91 and 14,231.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,834.81, 34,276.91 and 14,231.55 is: 19,642.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,834.81 : 34,276.91 = 14,231.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,834.81/34,276.91 = 14,231.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,834.81x = 34,276.91 × 14,231.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,834.81x = 487,813,487.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,813,487.35/24,834.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,642.33

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