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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,768.94, 34,176.09 and 14,162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,768.94, 34,176.09 and 14,162.14 is: 19,540.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,768.94 : 34,176.09 = 14,162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,768.94/34,176.09 = 14,162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,768.94x = 34,176.09 × 14,162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,768.94x = 484,006,571.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,006,571.23/24,768.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,540.87

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