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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,679.41, 34,057.55 and 13,924.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,679.41, 34,057.55 and 13,924.27 is: 19,215.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,679.41 : 34,057.55 = 13,924.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,679.41/34,057.55 = 13,924.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,679.41x = 34,057.55 × 13,924.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,679.41x = 474,226,366.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,226,366.97/24,679.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,215.47

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