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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,974.28, 34,464.48 and 14,363.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,974.28, 34,464.48 and 14,363.64 is: 19,821.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,974.28 : 34,464.48 = 14,363.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,974.28/34,464.48 = 14,363.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,974.28x = 34,464.48 × 14,363.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,974.28x = 495,035,383.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,035,383.51/24,974.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,821.81

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