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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,664, 34,039.66 and 13,911.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,664, 34,039.66 and 13,911.08 is: 19,199.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,664 : 34,039.66 = 13,911.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,664/34,039.66 = 13,911.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,664x = 34,039.66 × 13,911.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,664x = 473,528,433.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,528,433.43/24,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,199.17

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