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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,935.20, 34,402.06 and 14,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,935.20, 34,402.06 and 14,179 is: 19,562.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,935.20 : 34,402.06 = 14,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,935.20/34,402.06 = 14,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,935.20x = 34,402.06 × 14,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,935.20x = 487,786,808.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,786,808.74/24,935.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,562.18

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