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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,862.94, 34,310.85 and 13,684.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,862.94, 34,310.85 and 13,684.94 is: 18,885.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,862.94 : 34,310.85 = 13,684.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,862.94/34,310.85 = 13,684.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,862.94x = 34,310.85 × 13,684.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,862.94x = 469,541,923.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,541,923.60/24,862.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,885.21

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