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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,772.63, 34,186.23 and 14,162.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,772.63, 34,186.23 and 14,162.50 is: 19,544.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,772.63 : 34,186.23 = 14,162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,772.63/34,186.23 = 14,162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,772.63x = 34,186.23 × 14,162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,772.63x = 484,162,482.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,162,482.38/24,772.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,544.25

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