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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,942.48, 34,419.72 and 13,764.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,942.48, 34,419.72 and 13,764.24 is: 18,994.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,942.48 : 34,419.72 = 13,764.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,942.48/34,419.72 = 13,764.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,942.48x = 34,419.72 × 13,764.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,942.48x = 473,761,286.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,761,286.81/24,942.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,994.15

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