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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,718.96, 34,112 and 14,108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,718.96, 34,112 and 14,108 is: 19,468.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,718.96 : 34,112 = 14,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,718.96/34,112 = 14,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,718.96x = 34,112 × 14,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,718.96x = 481,252,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,252,096/24,718.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,468.95

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