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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,715.13, 34,106.87 and 14,104.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,715.13, 34,106.87 and 14,104.53 is: 19,464.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,715.13 : 34,106.87 = 14,104.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,715.13/34,106.87 = 14,104.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,715.13x = 34,106.87 × 14,104.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,715.13x = 481,061,406.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,061,406.38/24,715.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,464.25

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