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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,695.54, 34,079.50 and 14,085.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,695.54, 34,079.50 and 14,085.35 is: 19,437.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,695.54 : 34,079.50 = 14,085.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,695.54/34,079.50 = 14,085.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,695.54x = 34,079.50 × 14,085.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,695.54x = 480,021,614.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,021,614.90/24,695.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,437.58

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