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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,883.11, 34,339.10 and 13,705.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,883.11, 34,339.10 and 13,705.11 is: 18,913.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,883.11 : 34,339.10 = 13,705.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,883.11/34,339.10 = 13,705.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,883.11x = 34,339.10 × 13,705.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,883.11x = 470,621,142.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,621,142.80/24,883.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,913.28

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