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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,835.08, 34,274.36 and 14,228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,835.08, 34,274.36 and 14,228.16 is: 19,635.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,835.08 : 34,274.36 = 14,228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,835.08/34,274.36 = 14,228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,835.08x = 34,274.36 × 14,228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,835.08x = 487,661,077.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,661,077.98/24,835.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,635.98

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