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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,975.65, 34,465.38 and 14,221.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,975.65, 34,465.38 and 14,221.98 is: 19,625.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,975.65 : 34,465.38 = 14,221.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,975.65/34,465.38 = 14,221.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,975.65x = 34,465.38 × 14,221.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,975.65x = 490,165,945.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,165,945.05/24,975.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,625.76

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