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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,975, 34,465.62 and 14,365.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,975, 34,465.62 and 14,365.26 is: 19,824.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,975 : 34,465.62 = 14,365.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,975/34,465.62 = 14,365.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,975x = 34,465.62 × 14,365.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,975x = 495,107,592.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,107,592.36/24,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,824.13

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