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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,685.55, 34,063.96 and 13,929.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,685.55, 34,063.96 and 13,929.83 is: 19,221.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,685.55 : 34,063.96 = 13,929.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,685.55/34,063.96 = 13,929.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,685.55x = 34,063.96 × 13,929.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,685.55x = 474,505,171.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,505,171.93/24,685.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,221.98

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