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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,775.13, 34,181.40 and 14,018.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,775.13, 34,181.40 and 14,018.51 is: 19,340.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,775.13 : 34,181.40 = 14,018.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,775.13/34,181.40 = 14,018.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,775.13x = 34,181.40 × 14,018.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,775.13x = 479,172,126.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,172,126.81/24,775.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,340.85

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