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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,846.20, 34,287.78 and 13,668.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,846.20, 34,287.78 and 13,668.20 is: 18,862.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,846.20 : 34,287.78 = 13,668.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,846.20/34,287.78 = 13,668.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,846.20x = 34,287.78 × 13,668.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,846.20x = 468,652,234.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,652,234.60/24,846.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,862.13

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