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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,971.73, 34,462.01 and 14,361.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,971.73, 34,462.01 and 14,361.37 is: 19,819.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,971.73 : 34,462.01 = 14,361.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,971.73/34,462.01 = 14,361.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,971.73x = 34,462.01 × 14,361.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,971.73x = 494,921,676.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,921,676.55/24,971.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,819.28

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