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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,944.81, 34,423.86 and 13,766.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,944.81, 34,423.86 and 13,766.81 is: 18,998.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,944.81 : 34,423.86 = 13,766.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,944.81/34,423.86 = 13,766.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,944.81x = 34,423.86 × 13,766.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,944.81x = 473,906,567.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,906,567.97/24,944.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,998.21

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