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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,877.92, 34,331.56 and 13,699.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,877.92, 34,331.56 and 13,699.92 is: 18,905.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,877.92 : 34,331.56 = 13,699.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,877.92/34,331.56 = 13,699.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,877.92x = 34,331.56 × 13,699.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,877.92x = 470,339,625.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,339,625.48/24,877.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,905.91

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