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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,673.83, 34,050.76 and 14,061.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,673.83, 34,050.76 and 14,061.75 is: 19,405.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,673.83 : 34,050.76 = 14,061.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,673.83/34,050.76 = 14,061.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,673.83x = 34,050.76 × 14,061.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,673.83x = 478,813,274.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,813,274.43/24,673.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,405.71

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