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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,836.90, 34,272.33 and 14,226.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,836.90, 34,272.33 and 14,226.98 is: 19,631.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,836.90 : 34,272.33 = 14,226.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,836.90/34,272.33 = 14,226.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,836.90x = 34,272.33 × 14,226.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,836.90x = 487,591,753.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,591,753.46/24,836.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,631.75

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