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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,947.08, 34,424.52 and 13,768.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,947.08, 34,424.52 and 13,768.36 is: 18,998.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,947.08 : 34,424.52 = 13,768.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,947.08/34,424.52 = 13,768.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,947.08x = 34,424.52 × 13,768.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,947.08x = 473,969,184.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,969,184.19/24,947.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,998.98

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