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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,977.21, 34,470.17 and 14,366.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,977.21, 34,470.17 and 14,366.61 is: 19,826.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,977.21 : 34,470.17 = 14,366.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,977.21/34,470.17 = 14,366.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,977.21x = 34,470.17 × 14,366.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,977.21x = 495,219,417.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,219,417.19/24,977.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,826.85

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