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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,972.49, 34,463.04 and 14,362.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,972.49, 34,463.04 and 14,362.12 is: 19,820.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,972.49 : 34,463.04 = 14,362.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,972.49/34,463.04 = 14,362.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,972.49x = 34,463.04 × 14,362.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,972.49x = 494,962,316.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,962,316.04/24,972.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,820.30

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