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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,871.13, 34,322.15 and 13,693.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,871.13, 34,322.15 and 13,693.13 is: 18,896.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,871.13 : 34,322.15 = 13,693.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,871.13/34,322.15 = 13,693.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,871.13x = 34,322.15 × 13,693.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,871.13x = 469,977,524.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,977,524.45/24,871.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,896.51

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