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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,756.91, 34,163.83 and 14,146.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,756.91, 34,163.83 and 14,146.53 is: 19,521.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,756.91 : 34,163.83 = 14,146.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,756.91/34,163.83 = 14,146.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,756.91x = 34,163.83 × 14,146.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,756.91x = 483,299,646.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,299,646.01/24,756.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,521.81

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