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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,778.14, 34,182.63 and 14,706.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,778.14, 34,182.63 and 14,706.96 is: 20,288.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,778.14 : 34,182.63 = 14,706.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,778.14/34,182.63 = 14,706.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,778.14x = 34,182.63 × 14,706.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,778.14x = 502,722,572.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,722,572.10/24,778.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,288.96

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