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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,670.68, 34,046.46 and 14,060.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,670.68, 34,046.46 and 14,060.04 is: 19,403.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,670.68 : 34,046.46 = 14,060.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,670.68/34,046.46 = 14,060.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,670.68x = 34,046.46 × 14,060.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,670.68x = 478,694,589.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,694,589.46/24,670.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,403.38

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