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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,873.21, 34,325.01 and 13,695.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,873.21, 34,325.01 and 13,695.21 is: 18,899.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,873.21 : 34,325.01 = 13,695.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,873.21/34,325.01 = 13,695.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,873.21x = 34,325.01 × 13,695.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,873.21x = 470,088,220.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,088,220.20/24,873.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,899.38

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