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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,866.84, 34,316.16 and 13,688.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,866.84, 34,316.16 and 13,688.84 is: 18,890.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,866.84 : 34,316.16 = 13,688.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,866.84/34,316.16 = 13,688.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,866.84x = 34,316.16 × 13,688.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,866.84x = 469,748,423.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,748,423.65/24,866.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,890.56

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