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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,838.88, 34,277.72 and 13,660.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,838.88, 34,277.72 and 13,660.88 is: 18,852.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,838.88 : 34,277.72 = 13,660.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,838.88/34,277.72 = 13,660.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,838.88x = 34,277.72 × 13,660.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,838.88x = 468,263,579.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,263,579.90/24,838.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,852.04

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