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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,769.23, 34,183.80 and 14,159.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,769.23, 34,183.80 and 14,159.55 is: 19,541.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,769.23 : 34,183.80 = 14,159.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,769.23/34,183.80 = 14,159.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,769.23x = 34,183.80 × 14,159.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,769.23x = 484,027,225.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,027,225.29/24,769.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,541.47

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