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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,692.59, 34,077.05 and 13,792.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,692.59, 34,077.05 and 13,792.21 is: 19,033.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,692.59 : 34,077.05 = 13,792.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,692.59/34,077.05 = 13,792.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,692.59x = 34,077.05 × 13,792.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,692.59x = 469,997,829.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,997,829.78/24,692.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,033.96

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