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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,688.61, 34,069.43 and 14,081.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,688.61, 34,069.43 and 14,081.66 is: 19,432.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,688.61 : 34,069.43 = 14,081.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,688.61/34,069.43 = 14,081.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,688.61x = 34,069.43 × 14,081.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,688.61x = 479,753,994.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,753,994.51/24,688.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,432.20

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