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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,774.92, 34,195.33 and 14,170.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,774.92, 34,195.33 and 14,170.74 is: 19,559.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,774.92 : 34,195.33 = 14,170.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,774.92/34,195.33 = 14,170.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,774.92x = 34,195.33 × 14,170.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,774.92x = 484,573,130.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,573,130.64/24,774.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,559.02

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