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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,887.53, 34,344.80 and 13,709.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,887.53, 34,344.80 and 13,709.53 is: 18,919.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,887.53 : 34,344.80 = 13,709.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,887.53/34,344.80 = 13,709.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,887.53x = 34,344.80 × 13,709.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,887.53x = 470,850,997.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,850,997.40/24,887.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,919.15

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