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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,838.48, 34,277.52 and 14,229.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,838.48, 34,277.52 and 14,229.04 is: 19,636.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,838.48 : 34,277.52 = 14,229.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,838.48/34,277.52 = 14,229.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,838.48x = 34,277.52 × 14,229.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,838.48x = 487,736,203.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,736,203.18/24,838.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,636.31

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