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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,922.08, 34,391.52 and 13,744.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,922.08, 34,391.52 and 13,744.08 is: 18,966.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,922.08 : 34,391.52 = 13,744.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,922.08/34,391.52 = 13,744.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,922.08x = 34,391.52 × 13,744.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,922.08x = 472,679,802.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,679,802.20/24,922.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,966.31

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