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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,759, 34,167.48 and 14,148.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,759, 34,167.48 and 14,148.61 is: 19,525.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,759 : 34,167.48 = 14,148.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,759/34,167.48 = 14,148.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,759x = 34,167.48 × 14,148.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,759x = 483,422,210.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,422,210.73/24,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,525.11

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