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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,872.46, 34,325.55 and 13,694.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,872.46, 34,325.55 and 13,694.46 is: 18,899.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,872.46 : 34,325.55 = 13,694.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,872.46/34,325.55 = 13,694.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,872.46x = 34,325.55 × 13,694.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,872.46x = 470,069,871.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,069,871.45/24,872.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,899.21

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