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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,711.28, 34,108.09 and 14,642.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,711.28, 34,108.09 and 14,642.78 is: 20,210.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,711.28 : 34,108.09 = 14,642.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,711.28/34,108.09 = 14,642.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,711.28x = 34,108.09 × 14,642.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,711.28x = 499,437,050.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,437,050.94/24,711.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,210.90

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