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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,668.68, 34,040.30 and 14,057.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,668.68, 34,040.30 and 14,057.68 is: 19,398.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,668.68 : 34,040.30 = 14,057.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,668.68/34,040.30 = 14,057.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,668.68x = 34,040.30 × 14,057.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,668.68x = 478,527,644.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,527,644.50/24,668.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,398.19

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