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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,720.63, 34,114.46 and 14,110.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,720.63, 34,114.46 and 14,110.03 is: 19,471.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,720.63 : 34,114.46 = 14,110.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,720.63/34,114.46 = 14,110.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,720.63x = 34,114.46 × 14,110.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,720.63x = 481,356,054.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,356,054.03/24,720.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,471.84

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