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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,949, 34,429.67 and 13,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,949, 34,429.67 and 13,771 is: 19,004.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,949 : 34,429.67 = 13,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,949/34,429.67 = 13,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,949x = 34,429.67 × 13,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,949x = 474,130,985.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,130,985.57/24,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,004.01

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