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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,946.24, 34,425.60 and 13,768

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,946.24, 34,425.60 and 13,768 is: 18,999.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,946.24 : 34,425.60 = 13,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,946.24/34,425.60 = 13,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,946.24x = 34,425.60 × 13,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,946.24x = 473,971,660.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,971,660.80/24,946.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,999.72

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