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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,926.78, 34,398.41 and 13,748.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,926.78, 34,398.41 and 13,748.78 is: 18,973.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,926.78 : 34,398.41 = 13,748.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,926.78/34,398.41 = 13,748.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,926.78x = 34,398.41 × 13,748.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,926.78x = 472,936,171.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,936,171.44/24,926.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,973.02

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