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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,835.22, 34,262.91 and 14,219.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,835.22, 34,262.91 and 14,219.18 is: 19,616.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,835.22 : 34,262.91 = 14,219.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,835.22/34,262.91 = 14,219.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,835.22x = 34,262.91 × 14,219.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,835.22x = 487,190,484.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,190,484.61/24,835.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,616.92

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