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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,755, 34,163.70 and 14,144.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,755, 34,163.70 and 14,144.40 is: 19,520.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,755 : 34,163.70 = 14,144.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,755/34,163.70 = 14,144.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,755x = 34,163.70 × 14,144.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,755x = 483,225,038.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,225,038.28/24,755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,520.30

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