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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,652.62, 34,012.31 and 14,034.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,652.62, 34,012.31 and 14,034.74 is: 19,363.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,652.62 : 34,012.31 = 14,034.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,652.62/34,012.31 = 14,034.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,652.62x = 34,012.31 × 14,034.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,652.62x = 477,353,687.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,353,687.41/24,652.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,363.20

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