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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,886.03, 34,342.73 and 13,708.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,886.03, 34,342.73 and 13,708.03 is: 18,917.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,886.03 : 34,342.73 = 13,708.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,886.03/34,342.73 = 13,708.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,886.03x = 34,342.73 × 13,708.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,886.03x = 470,771,147.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,771,147.51/24,886.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,917.08

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