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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,672.54, 34,051.35 and 14,059.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,672.54, 34,051.35 and 14,059.74 is: 19,404.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,672.54 : 34,051.35 = 14,059.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,672.54/34,051.35 = 14,059.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,672.54x = 34,051.35 × 14,059.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,672.54x = 478,753,127.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,753,127.65/24,672.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,404.29

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