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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,759.77, 34,170.82 and 14,147.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,759.77, 34,170.82 and 14,147.35 is: 19,524.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,759.77 : 34,170.82 = 14,147.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,759.77/34,170.82 = 14,147.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,759.77x = 34,170.82 × 14,147.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,759.77x = 483,426,344.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,426,344.10/24,759.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,524.67

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