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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,834.75, 34,271.96 and 13,656.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,834.75, 34,271.96 and 13,656.75 is: 18,846.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,834.75 : 34,271.96 = 13,656.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,834.75/34,271.96 = 13,656.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,834.75x = 34,271.96 × 13,656.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,834.75x = 468,043,589.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,043,589.73/24,834.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,846.32

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