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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,867.84, 34,317.54 and 13,689.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,867.84, 34,317.54 and 13,689.84 is: 18,891.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,867.84 : 34,317.54 = 13,689.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,867.84/34,317.54 = 13,689.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,867.84x = 34,317.54 × 13,689.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,867.84x = 469,801,631.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,801,631.79/24,867.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,891.94

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