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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,871.66, 34,316.97 and 14,114.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,871.66, 34,316.97 and 14,114.15 is: 19,474.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,871.66 : 34,316.97 = 14,114.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,871.66/34,316.97 = 14,114.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,871.66x = 34,316.97 × 14,114.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,871.66x = 484,354,766.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,354,766.30/24,871.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,474.17

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