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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,924.21, 34,394.45 and 13,746.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,924.21, 34,394.45 and 13,746.21 is: 18,969.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,924.21 : 34,394.45 = 13,746.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,924.21/34,394.45 = 13,746.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,924.21x = 34,394.45 × 13,746.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,924.21x = 472,793,332.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,793,332.53/24,924.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,969.24

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