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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,863.75, 34,312.05 and 13,685.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,863.75, 34,312.05 and 13,685.75 is: 18,886.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,863.75 : 34,312.05 = 13,685.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,863.75/34,312.05 = 13,685.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,863.75x = 34,312.05 × 13,685.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,863.75x = 469,586,138.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,586,138.29/24,863.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,886.38

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