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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,758.73, 34,167.15 and 14,148.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,758.73, 34,167.15 and 14,148.72 is: 19,525.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,758.73 : 34,167.15 = 14,148.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,758.73/34,167.15 = 14,148.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,758.73x = 34,167.15 × 14,148.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,758.73x = 483,421,438.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,421,438.55/24,758.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,525.29

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