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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,670.08, 34,043.52 and 14,060.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,670.08, 34,043.52 and 14,060.16 is: 19,402.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,670.08 : 34,043.52 = 14,060.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,670.08/34,043.52 = 14,060.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,670.08x = 34,043.52 × 14,060.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,670.08x = 478,657,338.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,657,338.16/24,670.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,402.34

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