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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,668.96, 34,042.93 and 13,913.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,668.96, 34,042.93 and 13,913.37 is: 19,200.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,668.96 : 34,042.93 = 13,913.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,668.96/34,042.93 = 13,913.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,668.96x = 34,042.93 × 13,913.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,668.96x = 473,651,924.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,651,924.45/24,668.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,200.32

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