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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,973.85, 34,465.50 and 14,363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,973.85, 34,465.50 and 14,363.25 is: 19,822.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,973.85 : 34,465.50 = 14,363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,973.85/34,465.50 = 14,363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,973.85x = 34,465.50 × 14,363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,973.85x = 495,036,592.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,036,592.88/24,973.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,822.20

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