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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,782.82, 34,199.37 and 14,172.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,782.82, 34,199.37 and 14,172.18 is: 19,557.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,782.82 : 34,199.37 = 14,172.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,782.82/34,199.37 = 14,172.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,782.82x = 34,199.37 × 14,172.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,782.82x = 484,679,627.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,679,627.53/24,782.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,557.08

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