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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,947.08, 34,426.88 and 13,769

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,947.08, 34,426.88 and 13,769 is: 19,001.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,947.08 : 34,426.88 = 13,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,947.08/34,426.88 = 13,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,947.08x = 34,426.88 × 13,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,947.08x = 474,023,710.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,023,710.72/24,947.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,001.17

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