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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,693.48, 34,081.86 and 18,714.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,693.48, 34,081.86 and 18,714.72 is: 25,830.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,693.48 : 34,081.86 = 18,714.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,693.48/34,081.86 = 18,714.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,693.48x = 34,081.86 × 18,714.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,693.48x = 637,832,466.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,832,466.98/24,693.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,830.00

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