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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,975.81, 34,474.01 and 14,372.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,975.81, 34,474.01 and 14,372.91 is: 19,838.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,975.81 : 34,474.01 = 14,372.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,975.81/34,474.01 = 14,372.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,975.81x = 34,474.01 × 14,372.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,975.81x = 495,491,771.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,491,771.20/24,975.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,838.87

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