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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,786.62, 34,211.85 and 14,179.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,786.62, 34,211.85 and 14,179.58 is: 19,571.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,786.62 : 34,211.85 = 14,179.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,786.62/34,211.85 = 14,179.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,786.62x = 34,211.85 × 14,179.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,786.62x = 485,109,664.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,109,664.02/24,786.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,571.43

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