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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,901.37, 34,363.88 and 13,723.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,901.37, 34,363.88 and 13,723.37 is: 18,938.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,901.37 : 34,363.88 = 13,723.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,901.37/34,363.88 = 13,723.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,901.37x = 34,363.88 × 13,723.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,901.37x = 471,588,068.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,588,068.06/24,901.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,938.24

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