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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,639.06, 34,001.95 and 14,028.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,639.06, 34,001.95 and 14,028.68 is: 19,359.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,639.06 : 34,001.95 = 14,028.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,639.06/34,001.95 = 14,028.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,639.06x = 34,001.95 × 14,028.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,639.06x = 477,002,475.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,002,475.93/24,639.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,359.61

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