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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,785.96, 34,206.34 and 14,030.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,785.96, 34,206.34 and 14,030.84 is: 19,363.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,785.96 : 34,206.34 = 14,030.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,785.96/34,206.34 = 14,030.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,785.96x = 34,206.34 × 14,030.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,785.96x = 479,943,683.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,943,683.53/24,785.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,363.53

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