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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,901.92, 34,364.61 and 13,723.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,901.92, 34,364.61 and 13,723.92 is: 18,938.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,901.92 : 34,364.61 = 13,723.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,901.92/34,364.61 = 13,723.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,901.92x = 34,364.61 × 13,723.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,901.92x = 471,617,158.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,617,158.47/24,901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,938.99

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