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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,870.84, 34,321.68 and 13,692.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,870.84, 34,321.68 and 13,692.84 is: 18,896.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,870.84 : 34,321.68 = 13,692.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,870.84/34,321.68 = 13,692.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,870.84x = 34,321.68 × 13,692.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,870.84x = 469,961,272.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,961,272.77/24,870.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,896.08

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