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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,909.12, 34,374.57 and 13,731.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,909.12, 34,374.57 and 13,731.12 is: 18,948.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,909.12 : 34,374.57 = 13,731.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,909.12/34,374.57 = 13,731.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,909.12x = 34,374.57 × 13,731.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,909.12x = 472,001,345.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,001,345.62/24,909.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,948.94

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