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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,837.03, 34,275.45 and 14,226.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,837.03, 34,275.45 and 14,226.66 is: 19,632.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,837.03 : 34,275.45 = 14,226.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,837.03/34,275.45 = 14,226.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,837.03x = 34,275.45 × 14,226.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,837.03x = 487,625,173.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,625,173.50/24,837.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,632.99

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