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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,767.65, 34,176.18 and 14,158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,767.65, 34,176.18 and 14,158 is: 19,536.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,767.65 : 34,176.18 = 14,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,767.65/34,176.18 = 14,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,767.65x = 34,176.18 × 14,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,767.65x = 483,866,356.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,866,356.44/24,767.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,536.22

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