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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,932.52, 34,406.09 and 14,178.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,932.52, 34,406.09 and 14,178.56 is: 19,565.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,932.52 : 34,406.09 = 14,178.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,932.52/34,406.09 = 14,178.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,932.52x = 34,406.09 × 14,178.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,932.52x = 487,828,867.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,828,867.08/24,932.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,565.97

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