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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,778.08, 34,185.38 and 14,160.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,778.08, 34,185.38 and 14,160.15 is: 19,536.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,778.08 : 34,185.38 = 14,160.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,778.08/34,185.38 = 14,160.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,778.08x = 34,185.38 × 14,160.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,778.08x = 484,070,037.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,070,037.81/24,778.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,536.22

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