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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,672.94, 34,049.56 and 14,062.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,672.94, 34,049.56 and 14,062.30 is: 19,406.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,672.94 : 34,049.56 = 14,062.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,672.94/34,049.56 = 14,062.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,672.94x = 34,049.56 × 14,062.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,672.94x = 478,815,127.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,815,127.59/24,672.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,406.49

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