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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,962.83, 34,445.86 and 14,355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,962.83, 34,445.86 and 14,355.88 is: 19,809.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,962.83 : 34,445.86 = 14,355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,962.83/34,445.86 = 14,355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,962.83x = 34,445.86 × 14,355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,962.83x = 494,500,632.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,500,632.66/24,962.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,809.48

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