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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,989.65, 34,481.80 and 14,377.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,989.65, 34,481.80 and 14,377.23 is: 19,838.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,989.65 : 34,481.80 = 14,377.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,989.65/34,481.80 = 14,377.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,989.65x = 34,481.80 × 14,377.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,989.65x = 495,752,787.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,752,787.39/24,989.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,838.33

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