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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,712.64, 34,105.88 and 14,103.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,712.64, 34,105.88 and 14,103.86 is: 19,464.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,712.64 : 34,105.88 = 14,103.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,712.64/34,105.88 = 14,103.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,712.64x = 34,105.88 × 14,103.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,712.64x = 481,024,556.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,024,556.70/24,712.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,464.72

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