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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,670.63, 34,043.34 and 13,914.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,670.63, 34,043.34 and 13,914.91 is: 19,201.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,670.63 : 34,043.34 = 13,914.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,670.63/34,043.34 = 13,914.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,670.63x = 34,043.34 × 13,914.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,670.63x = 473,710,012.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,710,012.20/24,670.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,201.37

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