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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,861.50, 34,308.90 and 13,683.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,861.50, 34,308.90 and 13,683.50 is: 18,883.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,861.50 : 34,308.90 = 13,683.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,861.50/34,308.90 = 13,683.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,861.50x = 34,308.90 × 13,683.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,861.50x = 469,465,833.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,465,833.15/24,861.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,883.25

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