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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,672.85, 34,048.98 and 14,063.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,672.85, 34,048.98 and 14,063.16 is: 19,407.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,672.85 : 34,048.98 = 14,063.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,672.85/34,048.98 = 14,063.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,672.85x = 34,048.98 × 14,063.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,672.85x = 478,836,253.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,836,253.58/24,672.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,407.42

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