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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,929.69, 34,405.02 and 14,177.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,929.69, 34,405.02 and 14,177.93 is: 19,566.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,929.69 : 34,405.02 = 14,177.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,929.69/34,405.02 = 14,177.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,929.69x = 34,405.02 × 14,177.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,929.69x = 487,791,793.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,791,793.18/24,929.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,566.71

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