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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,837.12, 34,273.80 and 13,659.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,837.12, 34,273.80 and 13,659.12 is: 18,848.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,837.12 : 34,273.80 = 13,659.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,837.12/34,273.80 = 13,659.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,837.12x = 34,273.80 × 13,659.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,837.12x = 468,149,947.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,149,947.06/24,837.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,848.80

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