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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,971.59, 34,462.40 and 14,360.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,971.59, 34,462.40 and 14,360.99 is: 19,819.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,971.59 : 34,462.40 = 14,360.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,971.59/34,462.40 = 14,360.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,971.59x = 34,462.40 × 14,360.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,971.59x = 494,914,196.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,914,196.13/24,971.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,819.09

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