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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,778.81, 34,189.99 and 14,166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,778.81, 34,189.99 and 14,166.19 is: 19,546.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,778.81 : 34,189.99 = 14,166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,778.81/34,189.99 = 14,166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,778.81x = 34,189.99 × 14,166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,778.81x = 484,341,894.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,341,894.44/24,778.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,546.62

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