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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,998.78, 34,498.28 and 13,820.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,998.78, 34,498.28 and 13,820.78 is: 19,072.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,998.78 : 34,498.28 = 13,820.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,998.78/34,498.28 = 13,820.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,998.78x = 34,498.28 × 13,820.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,998.78x = 476,793,138.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,793,138.26/24,998.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,072.66

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