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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,972.58, 34,463.20 and 14,362.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,972.58, 34,463.20 and 14,362.22 is: 19,820.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,972.58 : 34,463.20 = 14,362.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,972.58/34,463.20 = 14,362.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,972.58x = 34,463.20 × 14,362.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,972.58x = 494,967,852.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,967,852.08/24,972.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,820.46

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