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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,778.83, 34,186.41 and 14,160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,778.83, 34,186.41 and 14,160.90 is: 19,537.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,778.83 : 34,186.41 = 14,160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,778.83/34,186.41 = 14,160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,778.83x = 34,186.41 × 14,160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,778.83x = 484,110,333.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,110,333.37/24,778.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,537.26

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