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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,841.92, 34,281.99 and 14,232.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,841.92, 34,281.99 and 14,232.23 is: 19,640.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,841.92 : 34,281.99 = 14,232.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,841.92/34,281.99 = 14,232.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,841.92x = 34,281.99 × 14,232.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,841.92x = 487,908,923.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,908,923.97/24,841.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,640.55

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