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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,986.72, 34,480.32 and 13,808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,986.72, 34,480.32 and 13,808 is: 19,054.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,986.72 : 34,480.32 = 13,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,986.72/34,480.32 = 13,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,986.72x = 34,480.32 × 13,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,986.72x = 476,104,258.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,104,258.56/24,986.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,054.29

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