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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,943.48, 34,421.10 and 13,765.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,943.48, 34,421.10 and 13,765.24 is: 18,995.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,943.48 : 34,421.10 = 13,765.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,943.48/34,421.10 = 13,765.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,943.48x = 34,421.10 × 13,765.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,943.48x = 473,814,702.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,814,702.56/24,943.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,995.53

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