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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,866.59, 34,317.44 and 13,688.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,866.59, 34,317.44 and 13,688.59 is: 18,891.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,866.59 : 34,317.44 = 13,688.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,866.59/34,317.44 = 13,688.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,866.59x = 34,317.44 × 13,688.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,866.59x = 469,757,228.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,757,228.64/24,866.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,891.10

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