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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,814.70, 34,246.02 and 14,059.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,814.70, 34,246.02 and 14,059.48 is: 19,403.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,814.70 : 34,246.02 = 14,059.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,814.70/34,246.02 = 14,059.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,814.70x = 34,246.02 × 14,059.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,814.70x = 481,481,233.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,481,233.27/24,814.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,403.06

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