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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,670.72, 34,037.28 and 14,052.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,670.72, 34,037.28 and 14,052.84 is: 19,388.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,670.72 : 34,037.28 = 14,052.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,670.72/34,037.28 = 14,052.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,670.72x = 34,037.28 × 14,052.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,670.72x = 478,320,449.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,320,449.88/24,670.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,388.18

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