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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,861.36, 34,308.66 and 13,683.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,861.36, 34,308.66 and 13,683.36 is: 18,883.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,861.36 : 34,308.66 = 13,683.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,861.36/34,308.66 = 13,683.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,861.36x = 34,308.66 × 13,683.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,861.36x = 469,457,745.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,457,745.90/24,861.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,883.03

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