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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,977.16, 34,471.58 and 14,366.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,977.16, 34,471.58 and 14,366.70 is: 19,827.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,977.16 : 34,471.58 = 14,366.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,977.16/34,471.58 = 14,366.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,977.16x = 34,471.58 × 14,366.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,977.16x = 495,242,776.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,242,776.55/24,977.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,827.83

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