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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,755.42, 34,161.86 and 14,144.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,755.42, 34,161.86 and 14,144.15 is: 19,518.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,755.42 : 34,161.86 = 14,144.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,755.42/34,161.86 = 14,144.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,755.42x = 34,161.86 × 14,144.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,755.42x = 483,190,472.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,190,472.12/24,755.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,518.57

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