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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,921, 34,390.98 and 13,743.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,921, 34,390.98 and 13,743.72 is: 18,966.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,921 : 34,390.98 = 13,743.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,921/34,390.98 = 13,743.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,921x = 34,390.98 × 13,743.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,921x = 472,659,999.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,659,999.65/24,921
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,966.33

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