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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,972.78, 34,462.38 and 13,794.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,972.78, 34,462.38 and 13,794.78 is: 19,036.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,972.78 : 34,462.38 = 13,794.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,972.78/34,462.38 = 13,794.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,972.78x = 34,462.38 × 13,794.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,972.78x = 475,400,950.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,400,950.38/24,972.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,036.77

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