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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,961.24, 34,446.30 and 13,783

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,961.24, 34,446.30 and 13,783 is: 19,020.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,961.24 : 34,446.30 = 13,783 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,961.24/34,446.30 = 13,783/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,961.24x = 34,446.30 × 13,783
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,961.24x = 474,773,352.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,773,352.90/24,961.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,020.42

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