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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,835, 34,262.58 and 14,218.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,835, 34,262.58 and 14,218.92 is: 19,616.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,835 : 34,262.58 = 14,218.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,835/34,262.58 = 14,218.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,835x = 34,262.58 × 14,218.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,835x = 487,176,884.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,176,884.01/24,835
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,616.54

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