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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,787.94, 34,206.78 and 14,176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,787.94, 34,206.78 and 14,176.94 is: 19,563.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,787.94 : 34,206.78 = 14,176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,787.94/34,206.78 = 14,176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,787.94x = 34,206.78 × 14,176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,787.94x = 484,947,467.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,947,467.65/24,787.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,563.85

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