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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,771.42, 34,182.81 and 14,017.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,771.42, 34,182.81 and 14,017.46 is: 19,343.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,771.42 : 34,182.81 = 14,017.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,771.42/34,182.81 = 14,017.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,771.42x = 34,182.81 × 14,017.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,771.42x = 479,156,000.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,156,000.95/24,771.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,343.10

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