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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,982.02, 34,475.13 and 14,373.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,982.02, 34,475.13 and 14,373.74 is: 19,835.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,982.02 : 34,475.13 = 14,373.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,982.02/34,475.13 = 14,373.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,982.02x = 34,475.13 × 14,373.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,982.02x = 495,536,555.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,536,555.09/24,982.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,835.73

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