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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,971.54, 34,457.60 and 14,217.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,971.54, 34,457.60 and 14,217.83 is: 19,618.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,971.54 : 34,457.60 = 14,217.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,971.54/34,457.60 = 14,217.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,971.54x = 34,457.60 × 14,217.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,971.54x = 489,912,291.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,912,291.48/24,971.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,618.83

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