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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,901.74, 34,364.79 and 13,723.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,901.74, 34,364.79 and 13,723.74 is: 18,938.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,901.74 : 34,364.79 = 13,723.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,901.74/34,364.79 = 13,723.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,901.74x = 34,364.79 × 13,723.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,901.74x = 471,613,443.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,613,443.11/24,901.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,938.98

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