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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,890.08, 34,348.16 and 13,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,890.08, 34,348.16 and 13,712 is: 18,922.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,890.08 : 34,348.16 = 13,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,890.08/34,348.16 = 13,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,890.08x = 34,348.16 × 13,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,890.08x = 470,981,969.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,981,969.92/24,890.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,922.48

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