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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,779.83, 34,187.79 and 14,161.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,779.83, 34,187.79 and 14,161.90 is: 19,538.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,779.83 : 34,187.79 = 14,161.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,779.83/34,187.79 = 14,161.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,779.83x = 34,187.79 × 14,161.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,779.83x = 484,164,063.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,164,063.20/24,779.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,538.64

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