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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,984.05, 34,473.20 and 14,371.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,984.05, 34,473.20 and 14,371.02 is: 19,829.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,984.05 : 34,473.20 = 14,371.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,984.05/34,473.20 = 14,371.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,984.05x = 34,473.20 × 14,371.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,984.05x = 495,414,974.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,414,974.81/24,984.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,829.25

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