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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,799.68, 34,221.96 and 14,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,799.68, 34,221.96 and 14,187.60 is: 19,577.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,799.68 : 34,221.96 = 14,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,799.68/34,221.96 = 14,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,799.68x = 34,221.96 × 14,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,799.68x = 485,527,479.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,527,479.70/24,799.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,577.97

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