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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,966.48, 34,453.74 and 14,358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,966.48, 34,453.74 and 14,358.20 is: 19,814.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,966.48 : 34,453.74 = 14,358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,966.48/34,453.74 = 14,358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,966.48x = 34,453.74 × 14,358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,966.48x = 494,693,689.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,693,689.67/24,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,814.31

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