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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,961.74, 34,453.08 and 14,357.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,961.74, 34,453.08 and 14,357.49 is: 19,816.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,961.74 : 34,453.08 = 14,357.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,961.74/34,453.08 = 14,357.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,961.74x = 34,453.08 × 14,357.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,961.74x = 494,659,751.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,659,751.57/24,961.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,816.72

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