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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,751.98, 34,150.41 and 14,140.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,751.98, 34,150.41 and 14,140.98 is: 19,510.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,751.98 : 34,150.41 = 14,140.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,751.98/34,150.41 = 14,140.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,751.98x = 34,150.41 × 14,140.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,751.98x = 482,920,264.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,920,264.80/24,751.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,510.37

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