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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,759.52, 34,165.92 and 14,149.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,759.52, 34,165.92 and 14,149.12 is: 19,524.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,759.52 : 34,165.92 = 14,149.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,759.52/34,165.92 = 14,149.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,759.52x = 34,165.92 × 14,149.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,759.52x = 483,417,701.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,417,701.99/24,759.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,524.52

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