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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,835.94, 34,273.59 and 13,657.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,835.94, 34,273.59 and 13,657.94 is: 18,847.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,835.94 : 34,273.59 = 13,657.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,835.94/34,273.59 = 13,657.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,835.94x = 34,273.59 × 13,657.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,835.94x = 468,106,635.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,106,635.80/24,835.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,847.95

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