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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,976.74, 34,469.45 and 14,366.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,976.74, 34,469.45 and 14,366.15 is: 19,826.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,976.74 : 34,469.45 = 14,366.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,976.74/34,469.45 = 14,366.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,976.74x = 34,469.45 × 14,366.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,976.74x = 495,193,289.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,193,289.12/24,976.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,826.18

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