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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,919.77, 34,388.78 and 13,741.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,919.77, 34,388.78 and 13,741.77 is: 18,963.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,919.77 : 34,388.78 = 13,741.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,919.77/34,388.78 = 13,741.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,919.77x = 34,388.78 × 13,741.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,919.77x = 472,562,636.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,562,636.63/24,919.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,963.36

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