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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,673.68, 34,040.88 and 14,060.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,673.68, 34,040.88 and 14,060.52 is: 19,398.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,673.68 : 34,040.88 = 14,060.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,673.68/34,040.88 = 14,060.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,673.68x = 34,040.88 × 14,060.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,673.68x = 478,632,474.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,632,474.06/24,673.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,398.50

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