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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,921.59, 34,383.29 and 14,165.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,921.59, 34,383.29 and 14,165.37 is: 19,543.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,921.59 : 34,383.29 = 14,165.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,921.59/34,383.29 = 14,165.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,921.59x = 34,383.29 × 14,165.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,921.59x = 487,051,953.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,051,953.84/24,921.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,543.38

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