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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,864.88, 34,314.36 and 13,687.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,864.88, 34,314.36 and 13,687.12 is: 18,888.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,864.88 : 34,314.36 = 13,687.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,864.88/34,314.36 = 13,687.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,864.88x = 34,314.36 × 13,687.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,864.88x = 469,664,763.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,664,763.04/24,864.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,888.68

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