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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,898.08, 34,357.32 and 13,720.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,898.08, 34,357.32 and 13,720.08 is: 18,932.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,898.08 : 34,357.32 = 13,720.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,898.08/34,357.32 = 13,720.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,898.08x = 34,357.32 × 13,720.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,898.08x = 471,385,178.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,385,178.99/24,898.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,932.59

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