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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,753.08, 34,158.78 and 13,997.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,753.08, 34,158.78 and 13,997.81 is: 19,316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,753.08 : 34,158.78 = 13,997.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,753.08/34,158.78 = 13,997.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,753.08x = 34,158.78 × 13,997.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,753.08x = 478,147,941.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,147,941.48/24,753.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,316.71

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