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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,698.79, 34,081.16 and 14,087.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,698.79, 34,081.16 and 14,087.79 is: 19,439.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,698.79 : 34,081.16 = 14,087.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,698.79/34,081.16 = 14,087.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,698.79x = 34,081.16 × 14,087.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,698.79x = 480,128,154.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,128,154.60/24,698.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,439.34

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