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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,712.46, 34,099.92 and 14,101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,712.46, 34,099.92 and 14,101.46 is: 19,458.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,712.46 : 34,099.92 = 14,101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,712.46/34,099.92 = 14,101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,712.46x = 34,099.92 × 14,101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,712.46x = 480,858,657.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,858,657.88/24,712.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,458.15

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