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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,755.41, 34,161.76 and 14,145.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,755.41, 34,161.76 and 14,145.02 is: 19,519.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,755.41 : 34,161.76 = 14,145.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,755.41/34,161.76 = 14,145.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,755.41x = 34,161.76 × 14,145.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,755.41x = 483,218,778.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,218,778.44/24,755.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,519.72

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