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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,942.93, 34,421.27 and 13,764.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,942.93, 34,421.27 and 13,764.93 is: 18,995.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,942.93 : 34,421.27 = 13,764.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,942.93/34,421.27 = 13,764.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,942.93x = 34,421.27 × 13,764.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,942.93x = 473,806,303.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,806,303.24/24,942.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,995.62

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