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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,663.87, 34,027.83 and 14,045.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,663.87, 34,027.83 and 14,045.99 is: 19,378.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,663.87 : 34,027.83 = 14,045.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,663.87/34,027.83 = 14,045.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,663.87x = 34,027.83 × 14,045.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,663.87x = 477,954,389.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,954,389.76/24,663.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,378.73

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