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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,711.38, 34,101.86 and 13,809.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,711.38, 34,101.86 and 13,809.52 is: 19,057.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,711.38 : 34,101.86 = 13,809.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,711.38/34,101.86 = 13,809.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,711.38x = 34,101.86 × 13,809.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,711.38x = 470,930,317.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,930,317.71/24,711.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,057.22

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