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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,755.25, 34,162.38 and 14,688.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,755.25, 34,162.38 and 14,688.75 is: 20,270.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,755.25 : 34,162.38 = 14,688.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,755.25/34,162.38 = 14,688.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,755.25x = 34,162.38 × 14,688.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,755.25x = 501,802,659.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,802,659.23/24,755.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,270.56

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