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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,873.64, 34,325.72 and 13,695.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,873.64, 34,325.72 and 13,695.64 is: 18,900.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,873.64 : 34,325.72 = 13,695.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,873.64/34,325.72 = 13,695.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,873.64x = 34,325.72 × 13,695.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,873.64x = 470,112,703.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,112,703.86/24,873.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,900.04

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