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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,879.84, 34,334.10 and 13,701.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,879.84, 34,334.10 and 13,701.84 is: 18,908.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,879.84 : 34,334.10 = 13,701.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,879.84/34,334.10 = 13,701.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,879.84x = 34,334.10 × 13,701.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,879.84x = 470,440,344.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,440,344.74/24,879.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,908.50

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