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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,787.62, 34,208.98 and 14,179.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,787.62, 34,208.98 and 14,179.30 is: 19,568.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,787.62 : 34,208.98 = 14,179.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,787.62/34,208.98 = 14,179.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,787.62x = 34,208.98 × 14,179.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,787.62x = 485,059,390.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,059,390.11/24,787.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,568.61

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