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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,702.54, 34,086.33 and 14,091.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,702.54, 34,086.33 and 14,091.54 is: 19,444.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,702.54 : 34,086.33 = 14,091.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,702.54/34,086.33 = 14,091.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,702.54x = 34,086.33 × 14,091.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,702.54x = 480,328,882.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,328,882.65/24,702.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,444.51

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