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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,657.21, 34,018.64 and 14,039.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,657.21, 34,018.64 and 14,039.33 is: 19,369.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,657.21 : 34,018.64 = 14,039.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,657.21/34,018.64 = 14,039.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,657.21x = 34,018.64 × 14,039.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,657.21x = 477,598,672.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,598,672.82/24,657.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,369.53

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