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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,869.13, 34,319.46 and 13,691.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,869.13, 34,319.46 and 13,691.13 is: 18,893.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,869.13 : 34,319.46 = 13,691.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,869.13/34,319.46 = 13,691.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,869.13x = 34,319.46 × 13,691.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,869.13x = 469,872,188.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,872,188.39/24,869.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,893.79

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