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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,792.21, 34,209.68 and 14,179.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,792.21, 34,209.68 and 14,179.86 is: 19,566.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,792.21 : 34,209.68 = 14,179.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,792.21/34,209.68 = 14,179.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,792.21x = 34,209.68 × 14,179.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,792.21x = 485,088,402.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,088,402.15/24,792.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,566.16

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