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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,695.67, 34,079.67 and 14,085.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,695.67, 34,079.67 and 14,085.48 is: 19,437.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,695.67 : 34,079.67 = 14,085.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,695.67/34,079.67 = 14,085.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,695.67x = 34,079.67 × 14,085.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,695.67x = 480,028,339.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,028,339.79/24,695.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,437.76

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