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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,967.93, 34,455.79 and 14,212.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,967.93, 34,455.79 and 14,212.44 is: 19,613.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,967.93 : 34,455.79 = 14,212.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,967.93/34,455.79 = 14,212.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,967.93x = 34,455.79 × 14,212.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,967.93x = 489,700,848.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,700,848.03/24,967.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,613.19

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