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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,695.73, 34,079.45 and 14,085.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,695.73, 34,079.45 and 14,085.14 is: 19,437.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,695.73 : 34,079.45 = 14,085.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,695.73/34,079.45 = 14,085.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,695.73x = 34,079.45 × 14,085.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,695.73x = 480,013,583.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,013,583.55/24,695.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,437.11

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