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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,901, 34,363.38 and 13,723

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,901, 34,363.38 and 13,723 is: 18,937.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,901 : 34,363.38 = 13,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,901/34,363.38 = 13,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,901x = 34,363.38 × 13,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,901x = 471,568,663.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,568,663.74/24,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,937.74

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