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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,844.08, 34,282.76 and 14,633.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,844.08, 34,282.76 and 14,633.49 is: 20,192.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,844.08 : 34,282.76 = 14,633.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,844.08/34,282.76 = 14,633.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,844.08x = 34,282.76 × 14,633.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,844.08x = 501,676,352.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,676,352.46/24,844.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,192.99

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