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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,858.96, 34,307.64 and 13,681.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,858.96, 34,307.64 and 13,681.68 is: 18,881.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,858.96 : 34,307.64 = 13,681.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,858.96/34,307.64 = 13,681.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,858.96x = 34,307.64 × 13,681.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,858.96x = 469,386,152.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,386,152.04/24,858.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,881.97

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