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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,831.31, 34,267.09 and 14,628.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,831.31, 34,267.09 and 14,628.26 is: 20,186.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,831.31 : 34,267.09 = 14,628.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,831.31/34,267.09 = 14,628.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,831.31x = 34,267.09 × 14,628.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,831.31x = 501,267,951.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,267,951.06/24,831.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,186.93

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