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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,778.38, 34,195.85 and 14,023.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,778.38, 34,195.85 and 14,023.26 is: 19,353.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,778.38 : 34,195.85 = 14,023.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,778.38/34,195.85 = 14,023.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,778.38x = 34,195.85 × 14,023.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,778.38x = 479,537,295.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,537,295.47/24,778.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,353.05

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