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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,766.96, 34,179.96 and 13,588.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,766.96, 34,179.96 and 13,588.96 is: 18,753.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,766.96 : 34,179.96 = 13,588.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,766.96/34,179.96 = 13,588.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,766.96x = 34,179.96 × 13,588.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,766.96x = 464,470,109.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,470,109.24/24,766.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,753.62

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