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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,767.37, 34,178.46 and 14,012.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,767.37, 34,178.46 and 14,012.09 is: 19,336.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,767.37 : 34,178.46 = 14,012.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,767.37/34,178.46 = 14,012.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,767.37x = 34,178.46 × 14,012.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,767.37x = 478,911,562.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,911,562.31/24,767.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,336.39

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