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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,841.80, 34,281.60 and 14,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,841.80, 34,281.60 and 14,231.40 is: 19,639.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,841.80 : 34,281.60 = 14,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,841.80/34,281.60 = 14,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,841.80x = 34,281.60 × 14,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,841.80x = 487,875,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,875,162.24/24,841.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,639.28

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