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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,836.68, 34,277.22 and 14,224.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,836.68, 34,277.22 and 14,224.36 is: 19,631.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,836.68 : 34,277.22 = 14,224.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,836.68/34,277.22 = 14,224.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,836.68x = 34,277.22 × 14,224.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,836.68x = 487,571,517.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,571,517.08/24,836.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,631.11

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