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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,878.62, 34,331.07 and 13,700.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,878.62, 34,331.07 and 13,700.62 is: 18,906.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,878.62 : 34,331.07 = 13,700.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,878.62/34,331.07 = 13,700.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,878.62x = 34,331.07 × 13,700.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,878.62x = 470,356,944.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,356,944.26/24,878.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,906.07

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