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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,899.08, 34,358.70 and 13,721.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,899.08, 34,358.70 and 13,721.08 is: 18,933.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,899.08 : 34,358.70 = 13,721.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,899.08/34,358.70 = 13,721.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,899.08x = 34,358.70 × 13,721.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,899.08x = 471,438,471.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,438,471.40/24,899.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,933.97

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