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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,870.46, 34,321.79 and 14,116.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,870.46, 34,321.79 and 14,116.04 is: 19,480.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,870.46 : 34,321.79 = 14,116.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,870.46/34,321.79 = 14,116.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,870.46x = 34,321.79 × 14,116.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,870.46x = 484,487,760.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,487,760.51/24,870.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,480.45

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