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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,754.63, 34,149.31 and 14,141.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,754.63, 34,149.31 and 14,141.47 is: 19,508.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,754.63 : 34,149.31 = 14,141.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,754.63/34,149.31 = 14,141.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,754.63x = 34,149.31 × 14,141.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,754.63x = 482,921,442.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,921,442.89/24,754.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,508.33

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