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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,972.44, 34,461.99 and 14,364.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,972.44, 34,461.99 and 14,364.14 is: 19,822.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,972.44 : 34,461.99 = 14,364.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,972.44/34,461.99 = 14,364.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,972.44x = 34,461.99 × 14,364.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,972.44x = 495,016,676.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,016,676.73/24,972.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,822.52

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