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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,720.99, 34,109.78 and 14,110.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,720.99, 34,109.78 and 14,110.35 is: 19,469.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,720.99 : 34,109.78 = 14,110.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,720.99/34,109.78 = 14,110.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,720.99x = 34,109.78 × 14,110.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,720.99x = 481,300,863.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,300,863.67/24,720.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,469.32

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