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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,662.78, 34,036.86 and 14,055.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,662.78, 34,036.86 and 14,055.83 is: 19,398.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,662.78 : 34,036.86 = 14,055.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,662.78/34,036.86 = 14,055.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,662.78x = 34,036.86 × 14,055.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,662.78x = 478,416,248.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,416,248.99/24,662.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,398.31

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