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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,769.50, 34,181.46 and 14,014.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,769.50, 34,181.46 and 14,014.26 is: 19,339.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,769.50 : 34,181.46 = 14,014.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,769.50/34,181.46 = 14,014.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,769.50x = 34,181.46 × 14,014.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,769.50x = 479,027,867.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,027,867.62/24,769.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,339.42

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