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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,963.12, 34,447.68 and 13,785.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,963.12, 34,447.68 and 13,785.12 is: 19,022.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,963.12 : 34,447.68 = 13,785.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,963.12/34,447.68 = 13,785.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,963.12x = 34,447.68 × 13,785.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,963.12x = 474,865,402.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,865,402.52/24,963.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,022.68

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