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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,882.67, 34,338.09 and 13,704.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,882.67, 34,338.09 and 13,704.67 is: 18,912.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,882.67 : 34,338.09 = 13,704.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,882.67/34,338.09 = 13,704.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,882.67x = 34,338.09 × 13,704.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,882.67x = 470,592,243.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,592,243.46/24,882.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,912.45

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