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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,699.73, 34,082.45 and 14,088.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,699.73, 34,082.45 and 14,088.73 is: 19,440.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,699.73 : 34,082.45 = 14,088.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,699.73/34,082.45 = 14,088.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,699.73x = 34,082.45 × 14,088.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,699.73x = 480,178,280.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,178,280.14/24,699.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,440.63

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