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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,673.40, 34,049.68 and 14,062.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,673.40, 34,049.68 and 14,062.80 is: 19,406.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,673.40 : 34,049.68 = 14,062.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,673.40/34,049.68 = 14,062.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,673.40x = 34,049.68 × 14,062.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,673.40x = 478,833,839.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,833,839.90/24,673.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,406.89

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