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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,785.79, 34,203.20 and 14,176.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,785.79, 34,203.20 and 14,176.59 is: 19,563.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,785.79 : 34,203.20 = 14,176.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,785.79/34,203.20 = 14,176.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,785.79x = 34,203.20 × 14,176.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,785.79x = 484,884,672.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,884,672.21/24,785.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,563.01

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