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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,863.04, 34,310.99 and 13,685.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,863.04, 34,310.99 and 13,685.04 is: 18,885.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,863.04 : 34,310.99 = 13,685.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,863.04/34,310.99 = 13,685.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,863.04x = 34,310.99 × 13,685.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,863.04x = 469,547,270.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,547,270.59/24,863.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,885.35

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