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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,880.08, 34,332.94 and 13,702.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,880.08, 34,332.94 and 13,702.08 is: 18,908.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,880.08 : 34,332.94 = 13,702.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,880.08/34,332.94 = 13,702.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,880.08x = 34,332.94 × 13,702.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,880.08x = 470,432,518.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,432,518.85/24,880.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,908.00

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