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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,969.92, 34,465.43 and 14,362.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,969.92, 34,465.43 and 14,362.97 is: 19,824.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,969.92 : 34,465.43 = 14,362.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,969.92/34,465.43 = 14,362.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,969.92x = 34,465.43 × 14,362.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,969.92x = 495,025,800.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,025,800.71/24,969.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,824.89

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