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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,827.16, 34,268.28 and 14,627.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,827.16, 34,268.28 and 14,627.16 is: 20,189.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,827.16 : 34,268.28 = 14,627.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,827.16/34,268.28 = 14,627.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,827.16x = 34,268.28 × 14,627.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,827.16x = 501,247,614.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,247,614.48/24,827.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,189.49

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