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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,788.74, 34,198.73 and 14,172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,788.74, 34,198.73 and 14,172.68 is: 19,552.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,788.74 : 34,198.73 = 14,172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,788.74/34,198.73 = 14,172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,788.74x = 34,198.73 × 14,172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,788.74x = 484,687,656.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,687,656.70/24,788.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,552.73

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