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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,971.97, 34,458.42 and 14,365.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,971.97, 34,458.42 and 14,365.02 is: 19,822.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,971.97 : 34,458.42 = 14,365.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,971.97/34,458.42 = 14,365.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,971.97x = 34,458.42 × 14,365.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,971.97x = 494,995,892.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,995,892.47/24,971.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,822.06

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