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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,690.16, 34,072.27 and 14,079.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,690.16, 34,072.27 and 14,079.57 is: 19,429.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,690.16 : 34,072.27 = 14,079.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,690.16/34,072.27 = 14,079.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,690.16x = 34,072.27 × 14,079.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,690.16x = 479,722,910.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,722,910.52/24,690.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,429.72

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