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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,797.70, 34,220.97 and 14,187.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,797.70, 34,220.97 and 14,187.78 is: 19,579.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,797.70 : 34,220.97 = 14,187.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,797.70/34,220.97 = 14,187.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,797.70x = 34,220.97 × 14,187.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,797.70x = 485,519,593.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,519,593.75/24,797.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,579.22

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