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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,794, 34,220.04 and 14,184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,794, 34,220.04 and 14,184.08 is: 19,576.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,794 : 34,220.04 = 14,184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,794/34,220.04 = 14,184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,794x = 34,220.04 × 14,184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,794x = 485,379,784.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,379,784.96/24,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,576.50

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