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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,879.20, 34,331.74 and 13,701.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,879.20, 34,331.74 and 13,701.20 is: 18,906.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,879.20 : 34,331.74 = 13,701.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,879.20/34,331.74 = 13,701.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,879.20x = 34,331.74 × 13,701.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,879.20x = 470,385,838.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,385,838.84/24,879.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,906.79

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