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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,972.24, 34,461.44 and 13,794

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,972.24, 34,461.44 and 13,794 is: 19,035.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,972.24 : 34,461.44 = 13,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,972.24/34,461.44 = 13,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,972.24x = 34,461.44 × 13,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,972.24x = 475,361,103.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,361,103.36/24,972.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,035.58

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