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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,717.70, 34,111.55 and 14,110.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,717.70, 34,111.55 and 14,110.75 is: 19,473.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,717.70 : 34,111.55 = 14,110.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,717.70/34,111.55 = 14,110.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,717.70x = 34,111.55 × 14,110.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,717.70x = 481,339,554.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,339,554.16/24,717.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,473.48

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