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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,838.76, 34,273.86 and 14,226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,838.76, 34,273.86 and 14,226.68 is: 19,630.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,838.76 : 34,273.86 = 14,226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,838.76/34,273.86 = 14,226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,838.76x = 34,273.86 × 14,226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,838.76x = 487,603,238.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,603,238.58/24,838.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,630.74

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