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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,642.62, 34,006.95 and 13,887.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,642.62, 34,006.95 and 13,887.66 is: 19,165.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,642.62 : 34,006.95 = 13,887.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,642.62/34,006.95 = 13,887.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,642.62x = 34,006.95 × 13,887.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,642.62x = 472,277,122.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,277,122.29/24,642.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,165.05

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