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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,850, 34,293 and 13,672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,850, 34,293 and 13,672 is: 18,867.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,850 : 34,293 = 13,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,850/34,293 = 13,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,850x = 34,293 × 13,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,850x = 468,853,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,853,896/24,850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,867.36

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