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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,976.62, 34,469.63 and 14,224.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,976.62, 34,469.63 and 14,224.97 is: 19,631.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,976.62 : 34,469.63 = 14,224.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,976.62/34,469.63 = 14,224.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,976.62x = 34,469.63 × 14,224.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,976.62x = 490,329,601.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,329,601.07/24,976.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,631.54

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