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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,782.15, 34,199.88 and 14,027.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,782.15, 34,199.88 and 14,027.02 is: 19,357.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,782.15 : 34,199.88 = 14,027.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,782.15/34,199.88 = 14,027.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,782.15x = 34,199.88 × 14,027.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,782.15x = 479,722,400.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,722,400.76/24,782.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,357.58

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