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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,920.07, 34,389.69 and 13,742.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,920.07, 34,389.69 and 13,742.07 is: 18,964.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,920.07 : 34,389.69 = 13,742.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,920.07/34,389.69 = 13,742.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,920.07x = 34,389.69 × 13,742.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,920.07x = 472,585,527.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,585,527.26/24,920.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,964.05

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