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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,786.88, 34,207.52 and 14,031.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,786.88, 34,207.52 and 14,031.70 is: 19,364.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,786.88 : 34,207.52 = 14,031.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,786.88/34,207.52 = 14,031.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,786.88x = 34,207.52 × 14,031.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,786.88x = 479,989,502.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,989,502.71/24,786.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,364.66

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