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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,716.96, 34,109.24 and 14,106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,716.96, 34,109.24 and 14,106 is: 19,466.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,716.96 : 34,109.24 = 14,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,716.96/34,109.24 = 14,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,716.96x = 34,109.24 × 14,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,716.96x = 481,144,939.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,144,939.44/24,716.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,466.19

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