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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,882.47, 34,337.81 and 13,704.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,882.47, 34,337.81 and 13,704.47 is: 18,912.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,882.47 : 34,337.81 = 13,704.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,882.47/34,337.81 = 13,704.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,882.47x = 34,337.81 × 13,704.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,882.47x = 470,581,401.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,581,401.26/24,882.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,912.17

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