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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,872.52, 34,324.08 and 13,694.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,872.52, 34,324.08 and 13,694.52 is: 18,898.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,872.52 : 34,324.08 = 13,694.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,872.52/34,324.08 = 13,694.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,872.52x = 34,324.08 × 13,694.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,872.52x = 470,051,800.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,051,800.04/24,872.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,898.44

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