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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,838.71, 34,277.40 and 13,660.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,838.71, 34,277.40 and 13,660.71 is: 18,851.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,838.71 : 34,277.40 = 13,660.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,838.71/34,277.40 = 13,660.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,838.71x = 34,277.40 × 13,660.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,838.71x = 468,253,620.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,253,620.95/24,838.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,851.77

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