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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,964.68, 34,451.46 and 13,786.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,964.68, 34,451.46 and 13,786.68 is: 19,025.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,964.68 : 34,451.46 = 13,786.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,964.68/34,451.46 = 13,786.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,964.68x = 34,451.46 × 13,786.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,964.68x = 474,971,254.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,971,254.55/24,964.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,025.73

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