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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,759.76, 34,168.98 and 14,005.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,759.76, 34,168.98 and 14,005.12 is: 19,327.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,759.76 : 34,168.98 = 14,005.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,759.76/34,168.98 = 14,005.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,759.76x = 34,168.98 × 14,005.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,759.76x = 478,540,665.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,540,665.18/24,759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,327.35

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