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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,871.48, 34,322.58 and 13,693.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,871.48, 34,322.58 and 13,693.48 is: 18,896.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,871.48 : 34,322.58 = 13,693.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,871.48/34,322.58 = 13,693.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,871.48x = 34,322.58 × 13,693.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,871.48x = 469,995,562.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,995,562.78/24,871.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,896.97

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