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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,978.02, 34,469.73 and 14,366.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,978.02, 34,469.73 and 14,366.93 is: 19,826.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,978.02 : 34,469.73 = 14,366.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,978.02/34,469.73 = 14,366.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,978.02x = 34,469.73 × 14,366.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,978.02x = 495,224,198.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,224,198.03/24,978.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,826.40

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