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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,970.29, 34,465.95 and 14,363.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,970.29, 34,465.95 and 14,363.34 is: 19,825.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,970.29 : 34,465.95 = 14,363.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,970.29/34,465.95 = 14,363.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,970.29x = 34,465.95 × 14,363.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,970.29x = 495,046,158.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,046,158.27/24,970.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,825.41

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