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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,873.24, 34,325.46 and 13,695.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,873.24, 34,325.46 and 13,695.24 is: 18,899.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,873.24 : 34,325.46 = 13,695.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,873.24/34,325.46 = 13,695.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,873.24x = 34,325.46 × 13,695.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,873.24x = 470,095,412.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,095,412.81/24,873.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,899.65

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