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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,668.65, 34,046.07 and 13,915.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,668.65, 34,046.07 and 13,915.73 is: 19,205.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,668.65 : 34,046.07 = 13,915.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,668.65/34,046.07 = 13,915.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,668.65x = 34,046.07 × 13,915.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,668.65x = 473,775,950.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,775,950.61/24,668.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,205.59

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