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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,913.68, 34,381.44 and 13,735.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,913.68, 34,381.44 and 13,735.68 is: 18,955.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,913.68 : 34,381.44 = 13,735.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,913.68/34,381.44 = 13,735.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,913.68x = 34,381.44 × 13,735.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,913.68x = 472,252,457.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,252,457.78/24,913.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,955.55

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