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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,961.58, 34,444.14 and 14,354.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,961.58, 34,444.14 and 14,354.63 is: 19,807.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,961.58 : 34,444.14 = 14,354.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,961.58/34,444.14 = 14,354.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,961.58x = 34,444.14 × 14,354.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,961.58x = 494,432,713.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,432,713.15/24,961.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,807.75

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