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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,688.98, 34,072.62 and 14,078.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,688.98, 34,072.62 and 14,078.88 is: 19,429.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,688.98 : 34,072.62 = 14,078.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,688.98/34,072.62 = 14,078.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,688.98x = 34,072.62 × 14,078.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,688.98x = 479,704,328.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,704,328.27/24,688.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,429.90

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