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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,964.08, 34,447.59 and 14,357.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,964.08, 34,447.59 and 14,357.13 is: 19,811.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,964.08 : 34,447.59 = 14,357.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,964.08/34,447.59 = 14,357.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,964.08x = 34,447.59 × 14,357.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,964.08x = 494,568,527.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,568,527.82/24,964.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,811.21

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