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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,972.99, 34,463.73 and 14,362.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,972.99, 34,463.73 and 14,362.62 is: 19,820.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,972.99 : 34,463.73 = 14,362.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,972.99/34,463.73 = 14,362.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,972.99x = 34,463.73 × 14,362.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,972.99x = 494,989,457.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,989,457.77/24,972.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,820.99

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