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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,779.81, 34,197.17 and 14,169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,779.81, 34,197.17 and 14,169.44 is: 19,554.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,779.81 : 34,197.17 = 14,169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,779.81/34,197.17 = 14,169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,779.81x = 34,197.17 × 14,169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,779.81x = 484,554,748.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,554,748.48/24,779.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,554.42

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