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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,775.13, 34,189.70 and 14,019.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,775.13, 34,189.70 and 14,019.78 is: 19,347.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,775.13 : 34,189.70 = 14,019.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,775.13/34,189.70 = 14,019.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,775.13x = 34,189.70 × 14,019.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,775.13x = 479,332,130.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,332,130.38/24,775.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,347.31

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