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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,971.97, 34,462.35 and 14,361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,971.97, 34,462.35 and 14,361.60 is: 19,819.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,971.97 : 34,462.35 = 14,361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,971.97/34,462.35 = 14,361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,971.97x = 34,462.35 × 14,361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,971.97x = 494,934,485.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,934,485.76/24,971.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,819.60

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