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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,786.36, 34,203.06 and 14,174.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,786.36, 34,203.06 and 14,174.28 is: 19,559.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,786.36 : 34,203.06 = 14,174.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,786.36/34,203.06 = 14,174.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,786.36x = 34,203.06 × 14,174.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,786.36x = 484,803,749.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,803,749.30/24,786.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,559.30

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