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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,759.15, 34,164.48 and 14,149.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,759.15, 34,164.48 and 14,149.47 is: 19,524.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,759.15 : 34,164.48 = 14,149.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,759.15/34,164.48 = 14,149.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,759.15x = 34,164.48 × 14,149.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,759.15x = 483,409,284.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,409,284.83/24,759.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,524.47

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