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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,782.24, 34,189.76 and 14,166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,782.24, 34,189.76 and 14,166.18 is: 19,543.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,782.24 : 34,189.76 = 14,166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,782.24/34,189.76 = 14,166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,782.24x = 34,189.76 × 14,166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,782.24x = 484,338,329.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,338,329.73/24,782.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,543.77

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