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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,658.70, 34,027.29 and 13,903.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,658.70, 34,027.29 and 13,903.95 is: 19,186.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,658.70 : 34,027.29 = 13,903.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,658.70/34,027.29 = 13,903.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,658.70x = 34,027.29 × 13,903.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,658.70x = 473,113,738.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,113,738.80/24,658.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,186.49

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