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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,867.25, 34,316.81 and 13,689.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,867.25, 34,316.81 and 13,689.25 is: 18,891.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,867.25 : 34,316.81 = 13,689.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,867.25/34,316.81 = 13,689.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,867.25x = 34,316.81 × 13,689.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,867.25x = 469,771,322.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,771,322.85/24,867.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,891.17

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