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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,787.54, 34,212.45 and 14,183.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,787.54, 34,212.45 and 14,183.02 is: 19,575.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,787.54 : 34,212.45 = 14,183.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,787.54/34,212.45 = 14,183.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,787.54x = 34,212.45 × 14,183.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,787.54x = 485,235,862.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,235,862.60/24,787.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,575.80

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