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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,973.28, 34,462.16 and 14,355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,973.28, 34,462.16 and 14,355.68 is: 19,810.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,973.28 : 34,462.16 = 14,355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,973.28/34,462.16 = 14,355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,973.28x = 34,462.16 × 14,355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,973.28x = 494,727,741.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,727,741.07/24,973.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,810.28

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