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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,982.44, 34,477.73 and 14,227.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,982.44, 34,477.73 and 14,227.77 is: 19,635.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,982.44 : 34,477.73 = 14,227.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,982.44/34,477.73 = 14,227.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,982.44x = 34,477.73 × 14,227.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,982.44x = 490,541,040.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,541,040.17/24,982.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,635.43

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