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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,966.50, 34,453.80 and 13,788.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,966.50, 34,453.80 and 13,788.50 is: 19,028.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,966.50 : 34,453.80 = 13,788.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,966.50/34,453.80 = 13,788.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,966.50x = 34,453.80 × 13,788.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,966.50x = 475,066,221.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,066,221.30/24,966.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,028.15

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