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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,802.44, 34,227.45 and 14,731.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,802.44, 34,227.45 and 14,731.31 is: 20,329.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,802.44 : 34,227.45 = 14,731.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,802.44/34,227.45 = 14,731.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,802.44x = 34,227.45 × 14,731.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,802.44x = 504,214,931.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,214,931.67/24,802.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,329.25

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