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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,872.68, 34,324.32 and 13,694.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,872.68, 34,324.32 and 13,694.68 is: 18,898.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,872.68 : 34,324.32 = 13,694.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,872.68/34,324.32 = 13,694.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,872.68x = 34,324.32 × 13,694.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,872.68x = 470,060,578.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,060,578.62/24,872.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,898.67

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