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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,868.08, 34,317.96 and 13,690

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,868.08, 34,317.96 and 13,690 is: 18,892.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,868.08 : 34,317.96 = 13,690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,868.08/34,317.96 = 13,690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,868.08x = 34,317.96 × 13,690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,868.08x = 469,812,872.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,812,872.40/24,868.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,892.21

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