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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,944.24, 34,422.84 and 13,766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,944.24, 34,422.84 and 13,766 is: 18,996.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,944.24 : 34,422.84 = 13,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,944.24/34,422.84 = 13,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,944.24x = 34,422.84 × 13,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,944.24x = 473,864,815.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,864,815.44/24,944.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,996.96

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