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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,673.98, 34,042.77 and 14,062.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,673.98, 34,042.77 and 14,062.98 is: 19,402.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,673.98 : 34,042.77 = 14,062.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,673.98/34,042.77 = 14,062.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,673.98x = 34,042.77 × 14,062.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,673.98x = 478,742,793.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,742,793.65/24,673.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,402.74

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