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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,747.30, 34,150.86 and 13,992

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,747.30, 34,150.86 and 13,992 is: 19,308.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,747.30 : 34,150.86 = 13,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,747.30/34,150.86 = 13,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,747.30x = 34,150.86 × 13,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,747.30x = 477,838,833.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,838,833.12/24,747.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,308.73

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