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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,844.76, 34,286.30 and 13,666.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,844.76, 34,286.30 and 13,666.76 is: 18,860.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,844.76 : 34,286.30 = 13,666.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,844.76/34,286.30 = 13,666.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,844.76x = 34,286.30 × 13,666.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,844.76x = 468,582,633.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,582,633.39/24,844.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,860.42

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