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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,977.86, 34,470.51 and 14,367.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,977.86, 34,470.51 and 14,367.49 is: 19,827.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,977.86 : 34,470.51 = 14,367.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,977.86/34,470.51 = 14,367.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,977.86x = 34,470.51 × 14,367.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,977.86x = 495,254,707.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,254,707.72/24,977.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,827.75

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