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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,866.46, 34,315.68 and 13,688.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,866.46, 34,315.68 and 13,688.46 is: 18,890.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,866.46 : 34,315.68 = 13,688.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,866.46/34,315.68 = 13,688.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,866.46x = 34,315.68 × 13,688.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,866.46x = 469,728,813.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,728,813.05/24,866.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,890.06

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