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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,769.62, 34,181.55 and 14,014.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,769.62, 34,181.55 and 14,014.35 is: 19,339.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,769.62 : 34,181.55 = 14,014.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,769.62/34,181.55 = 14,014.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,769.62x = 34,181.55 × 14,014.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,769.62x = 479,032,205.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,032,205.24/24,769.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,339.51

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