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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,814.08, 34,239.33 and 14,203.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,814.08, 34,239.33 and 14,203.71 is: 19,598.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,814.08 : 34,239.33 = 14,203.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,814.08/34,239.33 = 14,203.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,814.08x = 34,239.33 × 14,203.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,814.08x = 486,325,513.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,325,513.91/24,814.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,598.77

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