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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,701.57, 34,095.83 and 14,098.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,701.57, 34,095.83 and 14,098.26 is: 19,459.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,701.57 : 34,095.83 = 14,098.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,701.57/34,095.83 = 14,098.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,701.57x = 34,095.83 × 14,098.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,701.57x = 480,691,876.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,691,876.26/24,701.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,459.97

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