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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,851.20, 34,295.19 and 13,673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,851.20, 34,295.19 and 13,673.20 is: 18,869.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,851.20 : 34,295.19 = 13,673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,851.20/34,295.19 = 13,673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,851.20x = 34,295.19 × 13,673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,851.20x = 468,924,991.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,924,991.91/24,851.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,869.31

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