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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,690.76, 34,072.38 and 14,083.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,690.76, 34,072.38 and 14,083.78 is: 19,435.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,690.76 : 34,072.38 = 14,083.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,690.76/34,072.38 = 14,083.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,690.76x = 34,072.38 × 14,083.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,690.76x = 479,867,904.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,867,904.00/24,690.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,435.12

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