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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,866.79, 34,319.09 and 13,966.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,866.79, 34,319.09 and 13,966.72 is: 19,275.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,866.79 : 34,319.09 = 13,966.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,866.79/34,319.09 = 13,966.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,866.79x = 34,319.09 × 13,966.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,866.79x = 479,325,120.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,325,120.68/24,866.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,275.71

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