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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,950.71, 34,431.96 and 13,772.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,950.71, 34,431.96 and 13,772.71 is: 19,006.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,950.71 : 34,431.96 = 13,772.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,950.71/34,431.96 = 13,772.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,950.71x = 34,431.96 × 13,772.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,950.71x = 474,221,399.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,221,399.81/24,950.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,006.33

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