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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,974.93, 34,462.26 and 14,221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,974.93, 34,462.26 and 14,221.20 is: 19,623.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,974.93 : 34,462.26 = 14,221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,974.93/34,462.26 = 14,221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,974.93x = 34,462.26 × 14,221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,974.93x = 490,094,821.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,094,821.15/24,974.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,623.47

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