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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,883.81, 34,339.66 and 13,705.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,883.81, 34,339.66 and 13,705.81 is: 18,914.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,883.81 : 34,339.66 = 13,705.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,883.81/34,339.66 = 13,705.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,883.81x = 34,339.66 × 13,705.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,883.81x = 470,652,975.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,652,975.54/24,883.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,914.02

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