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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,772.83, 34,186.53 and 14,162.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,772.83, 34,186.53 and 14,162.69 is: 19,544.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,772.83 : 34,186.53 = 14,162.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,772.83/34,186.53 = 14,162.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,772.83x = 34,186.53 × 14,162.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,772.83x = 484,173,312.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,173,312.03/24,772.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,544.53

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