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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,684.55, 34,062.58 and 13,928.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,684.55, 34,062.58 and 13,928.83 is: 19,220.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,684.55 : 34,062.58 = 13,928.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,684.55/34,062.58 = 13,928.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,684.55x = 34,062.58 × 13,928.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,684.55x = 474,451,886.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,451,886.18/24,684.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,220.60

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