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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,977, 34,468.26 and 13,799

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,977, 34,468.26 and 13,799 is: 19,042.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,977 : 34,468.26 = 13,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,977/34,468.26 = 13,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,977x = 34,468.26 × 13,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,977x = 475,627,519.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,627,519.74/24,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,042.62

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