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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,670.98, 34,037.78 and 13,914.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,670.98, 34,037.78 and 13,914.52 is: 19,197.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,670.98 : 34,037.78 = 13,914.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,670.98/34,037.78 = 13,914.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,670.98x = 34,037.78 × 13,914.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,670.98x = 473,619,370.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,619,370.57/24,670.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,197.43

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