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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,836.68, 34,264.90 and 14,220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,836.68, 34,264.90 and 14,220.68 is: 19,618.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,836.68 : 34,264.90 = 14,220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,836.68/34,264.90 = 14,220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,836.68x = 34,264.90 × 14,220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,836.68x = 487,270,178.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,270,178.13/24,836.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,618.97

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