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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,864.84, 34,313.40 and 13,686.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,864.84, 34,313.40 and 13,686.84 is: 18,887.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,864.84 : 34,313.40 = 13,686.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,864.84/34,313.40 = 13,686.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,864.84x = 34,313.40 × 13,686.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,864.84x = 469,642,015.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,642,015.66/24,864.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,887.80

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