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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,863.94, 34,312.24 and 13,685.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,863.94, 34,312.24 and 13,685.94 is: 18,886.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,863.94 : 34,312.24 = 13,685.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,863.94/34,312.24 = 13,685.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,863.94x = 34,312.24 × 13,685.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,863.94x = 469,595,257.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,595,257.91/24,863.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,886.60

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