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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,708.64, 34,100.36 and 14,099.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,708.64, 34,100.36 and 14,099.86 is: 19,459.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,708.64 : 34,100.36 = 14,099.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,708.64/34,100.36 = 14,099.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,708.64x = 34,100.36 × 14,099.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,708.64x = 480,810,231.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,810,231.45/24,708.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,459.20

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