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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,774.30, 34,190.88 and 14,161.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,774.30, 34,190.88 and 14,161.86 is: 19,544.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,774.30 : 34,190.88 = 14,161.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,774.30/34,190.88 = 14,161.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,774.30x = 34,190.88 × 14,161.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,774.30x = 484,206,455.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,206,455.84/24,774.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,544.71

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