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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,849.88, 34,292.90 and 13,671.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,849.88, 34,292.90 and 13,671.88 is: 18,867.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,849.88 : 34,292.90 = 13,671.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,849.88/34,292.90 = 13,671.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,849.88x = 34,292.90 × 13,671.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,849.88x = 468,848,413.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,848,413.65/24,849.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,867.23

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