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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,797.78, 34,220.32 and 14,186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,797.78, 34,220.32 and 14,186.72 is: 19,577.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,797.78 : 34,220.32 = 14,186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,797.78/34,220.32 = 14,186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,797.78x = 34,220.32 × 14,186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,797.78x = 485,474,098.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,474,098.15/24,797.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,577.32

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