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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,973.40, 34,469.16 and 14,369.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,973.40, 34,469.16 and 14,369.24 is: 19,832.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,973.40 : 34,469.16 = 14,369.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,973.40/34,469.16 = 14,369.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,973.40x = 34,469.16 × 14,369.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,973.40x = 495,295,632.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,295,632.64/24,973.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,832.93

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