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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,969.25, 34,457.57 and 14,358.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,969.25, 34,457.57 and 14,358.66 is: 19,814.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,969.25 : 34,457.57 = 14,358.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,969.25/34,457.57 = 14,358.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,969.25x = 34,457.57 × 14,358.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,969.25x = 494,764,532.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,764,532.06/24,969.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,814.95

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