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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,788.84, 34,197.84 and 14,174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,788.84, 34,197.84 and 14,174.60 is: 19,554.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,788.84 : 34,197.84 = 14,174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,788.84/34,197.84 = 14,174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,788.84x = 34,197.84 × 14,174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,788.84x = 484,740,702.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,740,702.86/24,788.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,554.80

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