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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,720.97, 34,114.62 and 14,110.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,720.97, 34,114.62 and 14,110.78 is: 19,472.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,720.97 : 34,114.62 = 14,110.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,720.97/34,114.62 = 14,110.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,720.97x = 34,114.62 × 14,110.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,720.97x = 481,383,897.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,383,897.60/24,720.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,472.69

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