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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,691.73, 34,076.55 and 14,082.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,691.73, 34,076.55 and 14,082.14 is: 19,434.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,691.73 : 34,076.55 = 14,082.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,691.73/34,076.55 = 14,082.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,691.73x = 34,076.55 × 14,082.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,691.73x = 479,870,577.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,870,577.43/24,691.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,434.47

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