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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,697.67, 34,079.60 and 14,086.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,697.67, 34,079.60 and 14,086.67 is: 19,437.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,697.67 : 34,079.60 = 14,086.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,697.67/34,079.60 = 14,086.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,697.67x = 34,079.60 × 14,086.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,697.67x = 480,067,943.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,067,943.75/24,697.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,437.79

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