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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,977.97, 34,469.96 and 14,221.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,977.97, 34,469.96 and 14,221.58 is: 19,625.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,977.97 : 34,469.96 = 14,221.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,977.97/34,469.96 = 14,221.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,977.97x = 34,469.96 × 14,221.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,977.97x = 490,217,050.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,217,050.28/24,977.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,625.98

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