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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,755.81, 34,164.83 and 14,145.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,755.81, 34,164.83 and 14,145.21 is: 19,521.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,755.81 : 34,164.83 = 14,145.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,755.81/34,164.83 = 14,145.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,755.81x = 34,164.83 × 14,145.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,755.81x = 483,268,730.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,268,730.33/24,755.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,521.43

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