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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,868.13, 34,318.08 and 13,690.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,868.13, 34,318.08 and 13,690.13 is: 18,892.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,868.13 : 34,318.08 = 13,690.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,868.13/34,318.08 = 13,690.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,868.13x = 34,318.08 × 13,690.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,868.13x = 469,818,804.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,818,804.96/24,868.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,892.41

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