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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,880.91, 34,335.65 and 13,702.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,880.91, 34,335.65 and 13,702.91 is: 18,910.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,880.91 : 34,335.65 = 13,702.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,880.91/34,335.65 = 13,702.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,880.91x = 34,335.65 × 13,702.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,880.91x = 470,498,321.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,498,321.74/24,880.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,910.01

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