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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,885.09, 34,341.43 and 13,707.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,885.09, 34,341.43 and 13,707.09 is: 18,915.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,885.09 : 34,341.43 = 13,707.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,885.09/34,341.43 = 13,707.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,885.09x = 34,341.43 × 13,707.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,885.09x = 470,721,217.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,721,217.65/24,885.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,915.79

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