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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,672.78, 34,047 and 14,062.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,672.78, 34,047 and 14,062.32 is: 19,405.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,672.78 : 34,047 = 14,062.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,672.78/34,047 = 14,062.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,672.78x = 34,047 × 14,062.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,672.78x = 478,779,809.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,779,809.04/24,672.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,405.18

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