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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,711.87, 34,104.82 and 14,103.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,711.87, 34,104.82 and 14,103.09 is: 19,463.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,711.87 : 34,104.82 = 14,103.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,711.87/34,104.82 = 14,103.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,711.87x = 34,104.82 × 14,103.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,711.87x = 480,983,345.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,983,345.89/24,711.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,463.66

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