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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,852.96, 34,298.72 and 13,675.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,852.96, 34,298.72 and 13,675.68 is: 18,873.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,852.96 : 34,298.72 = 13,675.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,852.96/34,298.72 = 13,675.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,852.96x = 34,298.72 × 13,675.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,852.96x = 469,058,319.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,058,319.13/24,852.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,873.34

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