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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,668.20, 34,042.98 and 14,056.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,668.20, 34,042.98 and 14,056.12 is: 19,397.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,668.20 : 34,042.98 = 14,056.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,668.20/34,042.98 = 14,056.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,668.20x = 34,042.98 × 14,056.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,668.20x = 478,512,212.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,512,212.04/24,668.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,397.94

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