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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,643.73, 34,007.96 and 13,888.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,643.73, 34,007.96 and 13,888.62 is: 19,166.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,643.73 : 34,007.96 = 13,888.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,643.73/34,007.96 = 13,888.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,643.73x = 34,007.96 × 13,888.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,643.73x = 472,323,747.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,323,747.21/24,643.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,166.08

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