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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,752.80, 34,161.28 and 14,143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,752.80, 34,161.28 and 14,143.28 is: 19,519.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,752.80 : 34,161.28 = 14,143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,752.80/34,161.28 = 14,143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,752.80x = 34,161.28 × 14,143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,752.80x = 483,152,548.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,152,548.20/24,752.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,519.11

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