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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,977.28, 34,468.62 and 13,799.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,977.28, 34,468.62 and 13,799.28 is: 19,042.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,977.28 : 34,468.62 = 13,799.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,977.28/34,468.62 = 13,799.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,977.28x = 34,468.62 × 13,799.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,977.28x = 475,642,138.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,642,138.59/24,977.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,042.99

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