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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,679.22, 34,057.33 and 13,926.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,679.22, 34,057.33 and 13,926.36 is: 19,218.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,679.22 : 34,057.33 = 13,926.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,679.22/34,057.33 = 13,926.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,679.22x = 34,057.33 × 13,926.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,679.22x = 474,294,731.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,294,731.12/24,679.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,218.39

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