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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,879, 34,333.02 and 13,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,879, 34,333.02 and 13,701 is: 18,907.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,879 : 34,333.02 = 13,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,879/34,333.02 = 13,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,879x = 34,333.02 × 13,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,879x = 470,396,707.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,396,707.02/24,879
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,907.38

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