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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,859, 34,305.96 and 13,681

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,859, 34,305.96 and 13,681 is: 18,880.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,859 : 34,305.96 = 13,681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,859/34,305.96 = 13,681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,859x = 34,305.96 × 13,681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,859x = 469,339,838.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,339,838.76/24,859
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,880.08

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