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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,726.63, 34,122.77 and 14,116.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,726.63, 34,122.77 and 14,116.03 is: 19,480.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,726.63 : 34,122.77 = 14,116.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,726.63/34,122.77 = 14,116.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,726.63x = 34,122.77 × 14,116.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,726.63x = 481,678,045.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,678,045.00/24,726.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,480.13

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