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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,850.69, 34,293.96 and 13,672.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,850.69, 34,293.96 and 13,672.69 is: 18,868.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,850.69 : 34,293.96 = 13,672.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,850.69/34,293.96 = 13,672.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,850.69x = 34,293.96 × 13,672.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,850.69x = 468,890,598.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,890,598.22/24,850.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,868.31

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