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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,709.62, 34,103.25 and 14,099.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,709.62, 34,103.25 and 14,099.70 is: 19,459.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,709.62 : 34,103.25 = 14,099.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,709.62/34,103.25 = 14,099.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,709.62x = 34,103.25 × 14,099.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,709.62x = 480,845,594.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,845,594.03/24,709.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,459.85

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