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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,782.89, 34,199.77 and 14,171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,782.89, 34,199.77 and 14,171.84 is: 19,556.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,782.89 : 34,199.77 = 14,171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,782.89/34,199.77 = 14,171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,782.89x = 34,199.77 × 14,171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,782.89x = 484,673,520.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,673,520.68/24,782.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,556.78

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