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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,964.57, 34,451.34 and 14,208.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,964.57, 34,451.34 and 14,208.91 is: 19,608.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,964.57 : 34,451.34 = 14,208.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,964.57/34,451.34 = 14,208.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,964.57x = 34,451.34 × 14,208.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,964.57x = 489,516,043.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,516,043.82/24,964.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,608.43

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