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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,640.62, 34,004.28 and 14,030.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,640.62, 34,004.28 and 14,030.94 is: 19,362.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,640.62 : 34,004.28 = 14,030.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,640.62/34,004.28 = 14,030.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,640.62x = 34,004.28 × 14,030.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,640.62x = 477,112,012.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,112,012.42/24,640.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,362.82

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