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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,656.74, 34,028.39 and 13,903.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,656.74, 34,028.39 and 13,903.69 is: 19,188.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,656.74 : 34,028.39 = 13,903.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,656.74/34,028.39 = 13,903.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,656.74x = 34,028.39 × 13,903.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,656.74x = 473,120,131.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,120,131.85/24,656.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,188.27

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