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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,759, 34,166.80 and 14,147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,759, 34,166.80 and 14,147.94 is: 19,523.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,759 : 34,166.80 = 14,147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,759/34,166.80 = 14,147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,759x = 34,166.80 × 14,147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,759x = 483,389,836.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,389,836.39/24,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,523.80

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