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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,661.95, 34,026.93 and 14,051.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,661.95, 34,026.93 and 14,051.36 is: 19,387.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,661.95 : 34,026.93 = 14,051.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,661.95/34,026.93 = 14,051.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,661.95x = 34,026.93 × 14,051.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,661.95x = 478,124,472.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,124,472.99/24,661.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,387.13

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