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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,862, 34,310.04 and 13,684

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,862, 34,310.04 and 13,684 is: 18,884.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,862 : 34,310.04 = 13,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,862/34,310.04 = 13,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,862x = 34,310.04 × 13,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,862x = 469,498,587.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,498,587.36/24,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,884.18

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