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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,783.06, 34,202.66 and 14,174.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,783.06, 34,202.66 and 14,174.74 is: 19,562.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,783.06 : 34,202.66 = 14,174.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,783.06/34,202.66 = 14,174.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,783.06x = 34,202.66 × 14,174.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,783.06x = 484,813,812.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,813,812.81/24,783.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,562.31

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