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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,787.99, 34,197.70 and 14,171.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,787.99, 34,197.70 and 14,171.93 is: 19,551.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,787.99 : 34,197.70 = 14,171.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,787.99/34,197.70 = 14,171.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,787.99x = 34,197.70 × 14,171.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,787.99x = 484,647,339.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,647,339.70/24,787.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,551.70

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