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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,660.56, 34,031.62 and 14,050.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,660.56, 34,031.62 and 14,050.64 is: 19,389.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,660.56 : 34,031.62 = 14,050.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,660.56/34,031.62 = 14,050.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,660.56x = 34,031.62 × 14,050.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,660.56x = 478,166,041.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,166,041.24/24,660.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,389.91

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