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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,986.70, 34,482.96 and 14,377.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,986.70, 34,482.96 and 14,377.95 is: 19,842.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,986.70 : 34,482.96 = 14,377.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,986.70/34,482.96 = 14,377.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,986.70x = 34,482.96 × 14,377.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,986.70x = 495,794,274.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,794,274.73/24,986.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,842.33

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