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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,666.93, 34,041.29 and 14,056.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,666.93, 34,041.29 and 14,056.29 is: 19,398.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,666.93 : 34,041.29 = 14,056.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,666.93/34,041.29 = 14,056.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,666.93x = 34,041.29 × 14,056.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,666.93x = 478,494,173.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,494,173.93/24,666.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,398.21

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