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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,788.63, 34,208.22 and 14,178.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,788.63, 34,208.22 and 14,178.24 is: 19,565.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,788.63 : 34,208.22 = 14,178.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,788.63/34,208.22 = 14,178.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,788.63x = 34,208.22 × 14,178.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,788.63x = 485,012,406.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,012,406.30/24,788.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,565.92

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