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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,838.98, 34,278.39 and 14,231.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,838.98, 34,278.39 and 14,231.94 is: 19,640.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,838.98 : 34,278.39 = 14,231.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,838.98/34,278.39 = 14,231.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,838.98x = 34,278.39 × 14,231.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,838.98x = 487,847,989.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,847,989.78/24,838.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,640.42

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