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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,872.48, 34,323.96 and 13,694.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,872.48, 34,323.96 and 13,694.48 is: 18,898.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,872.48 : 34,323.96 = 13,694.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,872.48/34,323.96 = 13,694.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,872.48x = 34,323.96 × 13,694.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,872.48x = 470,048,783.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,048,783.74/24,872.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,898.35

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