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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,882.11, 34,337.72 and 13,704.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,882.11, 34,337.72 and 13,704.11 is: 18,911.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,882.11 : 34,337.72 = 13,704.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,882.11/34,337.72 = 13,704.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,882.11x = 34,337.72 × 13,704.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,882.11x = 470,567,892.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,567,892.03/24,882.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,911.90

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