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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,852.12, 34,295.94 and 13,674.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,852.12, 34,295.94 and 13,674.12 is: 18,870.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,852.12 : 34,295.94 = 13,674.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,852.12/34,295.94 = 13,674.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,852.12x = 34,295.94 × 13,674.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,852.12x = 468,966,799.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,966,799.07/24,852.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,870.29

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