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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,966.24, 34,453.20 and 13,788

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,966.24, 34,453.20 and 13,788 is: 19,027.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,966.24 : 34,453.20 = 13,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,966.24/34,453.20 = 13,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,966.24x = 34,453.20 × 13,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,966.24x = 475,040,721.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,040,721.60/24,966.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,027.32

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