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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,779.58, 34,187.45 and 14,161.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,779.58, 34,187.45 and 14,161.65 is: 19,538.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,779.58 : 34,187.45 = 14,161.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,779.58/34,187.45 = 14,161.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,779.58x = 34,187.45 × 14,161.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,779.58x = 484,150,630.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,150,630.48/24,779.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,538.29

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