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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,663.62, 34,038.02 and 14,056.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,663.62, 34,038.02 and 14,056.67 is: 19,399.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,663.62 : 34,038.02 = 14,056.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,663.62/34,038.02 = 14,056.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,663.62x = 34,038.02 × 14,056.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,663.62x = 478,461,334.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,461,334.83/24,663.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,399.48

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