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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,668.82, 34,042.68 and 14,058.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,668.82, 34,042.68 and 14,058.09 is: 19,400.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,668.82 : 34,042.68 = 14,058.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,668.82/34,042.68 = 14,058.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,668.82x = 34,042.68 × 14,058.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,668.82x = 478,575,059.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,575,059.28/24,668.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,400.00

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