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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,930.24, 34,403.52 and 13,752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,930.24, 34,403.52 and 13,752 is: 18,977.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,930.24 : 34,403.52 = 13,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,930.24/34,403.52 = 13,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,930.24x = 34,403.52 × 13,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,930.24x = 473,117,207.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,117,207.04/24,930.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,977.64

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