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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,967.85, 34,455.86 and 14,212.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,967.85, 34,455.86 and 14,212.19 is: 19,612.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,967.85 : 34,455.86 = 14,212.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,967.85/34,455.86 = 14,212.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,967.85x = 34,455.86 × 14,212.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,967.85x = 489,693,228.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,693,228.93/24,967.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,612.95

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