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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,741.84, 34,146.60 and 14,133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,741.84, 34,146.60 and 14,133 is: 19,505.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,741.84 : 34,146.60 = 14,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,741.84/34,146.60 = 14,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,741.84x = 34,146.60 × 14,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,741.84x = 482,593,897.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,593,897.80/24,741.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,505.17

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