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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,809.59, 34,236.68 and 14,053.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,809.59, 34,236.68 and 14,053.60 is: 19,393.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,809.59 : 34,236.68 = 14,053.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,809.59/34,236.68 = 14,053.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,809.59x = 34,236.68 × 14,053.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,809.59x = 481,148,578.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,148,578.58/24,809.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,393.65

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