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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,638.77, 34,007.58 and 14,034.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,638.77, 34,007.58 and 14,034.67 is: 19,371.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,638.77 : 34,007.58 = 14,034.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,638.77/34,007.58 = 14,034.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,638.77x = 34,007.58 × 14,034.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,638.77x = 477,285,162.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,285,162.80/24,638.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,371.31

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