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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,791.84, 34,213.52 and 14,184.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,791.84, 34,213.52 and 14,184.90 is: 19,575.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,791.84 : 34,213.52 = 14,184.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,791.84/34,213.52 = 14,184.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,791.84x = 34,213.52 × 14,184.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,791.84x = 485,315,359.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,315,359.85/24,791.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,575.61

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