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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,839.73, 34,278.84 and 13,661.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,839.73, 34,278.84 and 13,661.73 is: 18,853.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,839.73 : 34,278.84 = 13,661.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,839.73/34,278.84 = 13,661.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,839.73x = 34,278.84 × 13,661.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,839.73x = 468,308,256.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,308,256.79/24,839.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,853.19

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