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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,714.28, 34,105.72 and 13,383.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,714.28, 34,105.72 and 13,383.86 is: 18,469.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,714.28 : 34,105.72 = 13,383.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,714.28/34,105.72 = 13,383.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,714.28x = 34,105.72 × 13,383.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,714.28x = 456,466,181.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,466,181.68/24,714.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,469.74

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