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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,865.13, 34,313.94 and 13,687.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,865.13, 34,313.94 and 13,687.13 is: 18,888.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,865.13 : 34,313.94 = 13,687.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,865.13/34,313.94 = 13,687.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,865.13x = 34,313.94 × 13,687.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,865.13x = 469,659,186.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,659,186.02/24,865.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,888.27

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