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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,944.08, 34,422.76 and 13,766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,944.08, 34,422.76 and 13,766 is: 18,997.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,944.08 : 34,422.76 = 13,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,944.08/34,422.76 = 13,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,944.08x = 34,422.76 × 13,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,944.08x = 473,863,714.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,863,714.16/24,944.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,997.04

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