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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,977.91, 34,468.49 and 14,224.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,977.91, 34,468.49 and 14,224.23 is: 19,628.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,977.91 : 34,468.49 = 14,224.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,977.91/34,468.49 = 14,224.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,977.91x = 34,468.49 × 14,224.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,977.91x = 490,287,658.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,287,658.39/24,977.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,628.85

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