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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,871.26, 34,322.38 and 13,693.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,871.26, 34,322.38 and 13,693.26 is: 18,896.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,871.26 : 34,322.38 = 13,693.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,871.26/34,322.38 = 13,693.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,871.26x = 34,322.38 × 13,693.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,871.26x = 469,985,273.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,985,273.16/24,871.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,896.72

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