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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,773.52, 34,186.96 and 14,018.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,773.52, 34,186.96 and 14,018.28 is: 19,344.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,773.52 : 34,186.96 = 14,018.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,773.52/34,186.96 = 14,018.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,773.52x = 34,186.96 × 14,018.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,773.52x = 479,242,377.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,242,377.63/24,773.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,344.94

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