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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,853.12, 34,295.88 and 13,675.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,853.12, 34,295.88 and 13,675.12 is: 18,870.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,853.12 : 34,295.88 = 13,675.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,853.12/34,295.88 = 13,675.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,853.12x = 34,295.88 × 13,675.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,853.12x = 469,000,274.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,000,274.51/24,853.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,870.88

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