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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,873.46, 34,326.93 and 13,695.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,873.46, 34,326.93 and 13,695.46 is: 18,900.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,873.46 : 34,326.93 = 13,695.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,873.46/34,326.93 = 13,695.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,873.46x = 34,326.93 × 13,695.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,873.46x = 470,123,096.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,123,096.74/24,873.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,900.59

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