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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,964.24, 34,450.44 and 13,786

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,964.24, 34,450.44 and 13,786 is: 19,024.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,964.24 : 34,450.44 = 13,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,964.24/34,450.44 = 13,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,964.24x = 34,450.44 × 13,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,964.24x = 474,933,765.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,933,765.84/24,964.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,024.56

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