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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,868.53, 34,318.22 and 13,690.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,868.53, 34,318.22 and 13,690.53 is: 18,892.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,868.53 : 34,318.22 = 13,690.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,868.53/34,318.22 = 13,690.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,868.53x = 34,318.22 × 13,690.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,868.53x = 469,834,552.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,834,552.00/24,868.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,892.74

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