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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,714.87, 34,108.96 and 14,106.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,714.87, 34,108.96 and 14,106.09 is: 19,467.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,714.87 : 34,108.96 = 14,106.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,714.87/34,108.96 = 14,106.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,714.87x = 34,108.96 × 14,106.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,714.87x = 481,144,059.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,144,059.57/24,714.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,467.80

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