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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,872.58, 34,322.13 and 13,694.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,872.58, 34,322.13 and 13,694.58 is: 18,897.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,872.58 : 34,322.13 = 13,694.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,872.58/34,322.13 = 13,694.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,872.58x = 34,322.13 × 13,694.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,872.58x = 470,027,155.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,027,155.06/24,872.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,897.40

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