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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,779.84, 34,187.78 and 14,161.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,779.84, 34,187.78 and 14,161.90 is: 19,538.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,779.84 : 34,187.78 = 14,161.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,779.84/34,187.78 = 14,161.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,779.84x = 34,187.78 × 14,161.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,779.84x = 484,163,921.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,163,921.58/24,779.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,538.62

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