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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,759.65, 34,170.65 and 14,147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,759.65, 34,170.65 and 14,147.22 is: 19,524.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,759.65 : 34,170.65 = 14,147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,759.65/34,170.65 = 14,147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,759.65x = 34,170.65 × 14,147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,759.65x = 483,419,632.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,419,632.36/24,759.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,524.50

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