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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,755.66, 34,164.69 and 14,145.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,755.66, 34,164.69 and 14,145.74 is: 19,522.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,755.66 : 34,164.69 = 14,145.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,755.66/34,164.69 = 14,145.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,755.66x = 34,164.69 × 14,145.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,755.66x = 483,284,821.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,284,821.92/24,755.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,522.20

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