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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,864.50, 34,313.55 and 13,686.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,864.50, 34,313.55 and 13,686.50 is: 18,887.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,864.50 : 34,313.55 = 13,686.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,864.50/34,313.55 = 13,686.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,864.50x = 34,313.55 × 13,686.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,864.50x = 469,632,402.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,632,402.08/24,864.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,887.67

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