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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,872.47, 34,324.02 and 13,694.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,872.47, 34,324.02 and 13,694.47 is: 18,898.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,872.47 : 34,324.02 = 13,694.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,872.47/34,324.02 = 13,694.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,872.47x = 34,324.02 × 13,694.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,872.47x = 470,049,176.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,049,176.36/24,872.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,898.37

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