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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,809.28, 34,237.08 and 13,631.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,809.28, 34,237.08 and 13,631.28 is: 18,811.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,809.28 : 34,237.08 = 13,631.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,809.28/34,237.08 = 13,631.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,809.28x = 34,237.08 × 13,631.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,809.28x = 466,695,223.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,695,223.86/24,809.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,811.32

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