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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,879.92, 34,332.73 and 13,701.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,879.92, 34,332.73 and 13,701.92 is: 18,907.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,879.92 : 34,332.73 = 13,701.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,879.92/34,332.73 = 13,701.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,879.92x = 34,332.73 × 13,701.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,879.92x = 470,424,113.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,424,113.92/24,879.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,907.79

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