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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,977.81, 34,476.77 and 14,374.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,977.81, 34,476.77 and 14,374.91 is: 19,841.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,977.81 : 34,476.77 = 14,374.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,977.81/34,476.77 = 14,374.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,977.81x = 34,476.77 × 14,374.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,977.81x = 495,600,465.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,600,465.84/24,977.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,841.63

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