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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,761.92, 34,169.86 and 14,691.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,761.92, 34,169.86 and 14,691.28 is: 20,273.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,761.92 : 34,169.86 = 14,691.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,761.92/34,169.86 = 14,691.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,761.92x = 34,169.86 × 14,691.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,761.92x = 501,998,980.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,998,980.82/24,761.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,273.02

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