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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,666.40, 34,042.96 and 13,913.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,666.40, 34,042.96 and 13,913.48 is: 19,202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,666.40 : 34,042.96 = 13,913.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,666.40/34,042.96 = 13,913.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,666.40x = 34,042.96 × 13,913.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,666.40x = 473,655,982.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,655,982.94/24,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,202.48

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