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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,979.50, 34,472.70 and 14,369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,979.50, 34,472.70 and 14,369.12 is: 19,829.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,979.50 : 34,472.70 = 14,369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,979.50/34,472.70 = 14,369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,979.50x = 34,472.70 × 14,369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,979.50x = 495,342,363.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,342,363.02/24,979.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,829.96

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