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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,790.91, 34,211.30 and 14,180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,790.91, 34,211.30 and 14,180.72 is: 19,569.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,790.91 : 34,211.30 = 14,180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,790.91/34,211.30 = 14,180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,790.91x = 34,211.30 × 14,180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,790.91x = 485,140,624.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,140,624.18/24,790.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,569.30

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