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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,910, 34,376.52 and 13,732.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,910, 34,376.52 and 13,732.72 is: 18,951.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,910 : 34,376.52 = 13,732.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,910/34,376.52 = 13,732.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,910x = 34,376.52 × 13,732.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,910x = 472,083,123.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,083,123.73/24,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,951.55

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