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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,781.83, 34,190.55 and 14,163.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,781.83, 34,190.55 and 14,163.90 is: 19,541.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,781.83 : 34,190.55 = 14,163.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,781.83/34,190.55 = 14,163.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,781.83x = 34,190.55 × 14,163.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,781.83x = 484,271,531.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,271,531.15/24,781.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,541.40

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