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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,886.22, 34,342.98 and 13,708.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,886.22, 34,342.98 and 13,708.22 is: 18,917.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,886.22 : 34,342.98 = 13,708.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,886.22/34,342.98 = 13,708.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,886.22x = 34,342.98 × 13,708.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,886.22x = 470,781,211.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,781,211.15/24,886.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,917.34

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