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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,949.76, 34,429.80 and 14,873

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,949.76, 34,429.80 and 14,873 is: 20,524.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,949.76 : 34,429.80 = 14,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,949.76/34,429.80 = 14,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,949.76x = 34,429.80 × 14,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,949.76x = 512,074,415.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,074,415.40/24,949.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,524.22

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