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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,942.94, 34,421.25 and 13,764.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,942.94, 34,421.25 and 13,764.94 is: 18,995.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,942.94 : 34,421.25 = 13,764.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,942.94/34,421.25 = 13,764.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,942.94x = 34,421.25 × 13,764.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,942.94x = 473,806,406.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,806,406.54/24,942.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,995.61

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