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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,689.96, 34,074.02 and 14,079.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,689.96, 34,074.02 and 14,079.84 is: 19,431.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,689.96 : 34,074.02 = 14,079.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,689.96/34,074.02 = 14,079.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,689.96x = 34,074.02 × 14,079.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,689.96x = 479,756,749.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,756,749.76/24,689.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,431.25

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