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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,714.97, 34,106.34 and 14,104.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,714.97, 34,106.34 and 14,104.78 is: 19,464.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,714.97 : 34,106.34 = 14,104.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,714.97/34,106.34 = 14,104.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,714.97x = 34,106.34 × 14,104.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,714.97x = 481,062,422.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,062,422.31/24,714.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,464.41

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