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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,972.35, 34,463.43 and 14,361.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,972.35, 34,463.43 and 14,361.75 is: 19,820.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,972.35 : 34,463.43 = 14,361.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,972.35/34,463.43 = 14,361.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,972.35x = 34,463.43 × 14,361.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,972.35x = 494,955,165.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,955,165.80/24,972.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,820.13

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