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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,788.04, 34,207.56 and 14,178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,788.04, 34,207.56 and 14,178 is: 19,565.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,788.04 : 34,207.56 = 14,178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,788.04/34,207.56 = 14,178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,788.04x = 34,207.56 × 14,178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,788.04x = 484,994,785.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,994,785.68/24,788.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,565.68

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