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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,780.33, 34,188.48 and 14,162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,780.33, 34,188.48 and 14,162.40 is: 19,539.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,780.33 : 34,188.48 = 14,162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,780.33/34,188.48 = 14,162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,780.33x = 34,188.48 × 14,162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,780.33x = 484,190,929.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,190,929.15/24,780.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,539.33

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