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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,670.98, 34,038.63 and 14,059.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,670.98, 34,038.63 and 14,059.98 is: 19,398.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,670.98 : 34,038.63 = 14,059.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,670.98/34,038.63 = 14,059.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,670.98x = 34,038.63 × 14,059.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,670.98x = 478,582,457.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,582,457.03/24,670.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,398.60

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