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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,787.32, 34,205.58 and 14,176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,787.32, 34,205.58 and 14,176.68 is: 19,563.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,787.32 : 34,205.58 = 14,176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,787.32/34,205.58 = 14,176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,787.32x = 34,205.58 × 14,176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,787.32x = 484,921,561.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,921,561.87/24,787.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,563.29

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