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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,873.60, 34,325.04 and 13,695.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,873.60, 34,325.04 and 13,695.60 is: 18,899.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,873.60 : 34,325.04 = 13,695.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,873.60/34,325.04 = 13,695.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,873.60x = 34,325.04 × 13,695.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,873.60x = 470,102,017.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,102,017.82/24,873.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,899.64

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