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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,933.47, 34,409.51 and 14,323.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,933.47, 34,409.51 and 14,323.79 is: 19,767.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,933.47 : 34,409.51 = 14,323.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,933.47/34,409.51 = 14,323.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,933.47x = 34,409.51 × 14,323.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,933.47x = 492,874,469.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,874,469.81/24,933.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,767.58

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