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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,972.36, 34,462.90 and 14,362.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,972.36, 34,462.90 and 14,362.00 is: 19,820.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,972.36 : 34,462.90 = 14,362.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,972.36/34,462.90 = 14,362.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,972.36x = 34,462.90 × 14,362.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,972.36x = 494,956,065.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,956,065.69/24,972.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,820.16

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