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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,916.08, 34,384.08 and 13,738.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,916.08, 34,384.08 and 13,738.08 is: 18,958.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,916.08 : 34,384.08 = 13,738.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,916.08/34,384.08 = 13,738.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,916.08x = 34,384.08 × 13,738.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,916.08x = 472,371,241.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,371,241.77/24,916.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,958.49

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