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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,977.23, 34,472.18 and 14,906.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,977.23, 34,472.18 and 14,906.09 is: 20,572.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,977.23 : 34,472.18 = 14,906.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,977.23/34,472.18 = 14,906.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,977.23x = 34,472.18 × 14,906.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,977.23x = 513,845,541.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,845,541.02/24,977.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,572.56

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