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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,778.67, 34,183.41 and 14,707.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,778.67, 34,183.41 and 14,707.54 is: 20,289.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,778.67 : 34,183.41 = 14,707.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,778.67/34,183.41 = 14,707.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,778.67x = 34,183.41 × 14,707.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,778.67x = 502,753,869.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,753,869.91/24,778.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,289.78

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