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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,710.46, 34,099.81 and 13,808.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,710.46, 34,099.81 and 13,808.69 is: 19,055.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,710.46 : 34,099.81 = 13,808.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,710.46/34,099.81 = 13,808.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,710.46x = 34,099.81 × 13,808.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,710.46x = 470,873,790.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,873,790.60/24,710.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,055.65

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