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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,665.08, 34,037.72 and 14,056.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,665.08, 34,037.72 and 14,056.51 is: 19,397.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,665.08 : 34,037.72 = 14,056.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,665.08/34,037.72 = 14,056.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,665.08x = 34,037.72 × 14,056.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,665.08x = 478,451,551.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,451,551.56/24,665.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,397.93

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