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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,860.33, 34,306.89 and 13,682.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,860.33, 34,306.89 and 13,682.33 is: 18,881.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,860.33 : 34,306.89 = 13,682.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,860.33/34,306.89 = 13,682.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,860.33x = 34,306.89 × 13,682.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,860.33x = 469,398,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,398,190.25/24,860.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,881.41

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