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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,974.52, 34,465.83 and 14,364.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,974.52, 34,465.83 and 14,364.15 is: 19,823.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,974.52 : 34,465.83 = 14,364.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,974.52/34,465.83 = 14,364.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,974.52x = 34,465.83 × 14,364.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,974.52x = 495,072,351.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,072,351.99/24,974.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,823.10

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