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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,789.88, 34,214.43 and 14,035.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,789.88, 34,214.43 and 14,035.38 is: 19,371.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,789.88 : 34,214.43 = 14,035.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,789.88/34,214.43 = 14,035.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,789.88x = 34,214.43 × 14,035.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,789.88x = 480,212,450.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,212,450.86/24,789.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,371.31

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