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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,888.54, 34,344.63 and 13,710.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,888.54, 34,344.63 and 13,710.54 is: 18,919.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,888.54 : 34,344.63 = 13,710.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,888.54/34,344.63 = 13,710.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,888.54x = 34,344.63 × 13,710.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,888.54x = 470,883,423.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,883,423.40/24,888.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,919.69

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