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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,766.26, 34,177.50 and 14,162.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,766.26, 34,177.50 and 14,162.10 is: 19,543.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,766.26 : 34,177.50 = 14,162.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,766.26/34,177.50 = 14,162.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,766.26x = 34,177.50 × 14,162.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,766.26x = 484,025,172.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,025,172.75/24,766.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,543.73

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