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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,860.35, 34,307.28 and 13,682.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,860.35, 34,307.28 and 13,682.35 is: 18,881.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,860.35 : 34,307.28 = 13,682.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,860.35/34,307.28 = 13,682.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,860.35x = 34,307.28 × 13,682.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,860.35x = 469,404,212.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,404,212.51/24,860.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,881.64

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