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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,910.34, 34,376.40 and 13,732.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,910.34, 34,376.40 and 13,732.34 is: 18,950.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,910.34 : 34,376.40 = 13,732.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,910.34/34,376.40 = 13,732.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,910.34x = 34,376.40 × 13,732.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,910.34x = 472,068,412.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,068,412.78/24,910.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,950.70

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