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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,936, 34,411.68 and 13,758

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,936, 34,411.68 and 13,758 is: 18,986.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,936 : 34,411.68 = 13,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,936/34,411.68 = 13,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,936x = 34,411.68 × 13,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,936x = 473,435,893.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,435,893.44/24,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,986.04

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