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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,873.84, 34,325.82 and 13,695.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,873.84, 34,325.82 and 13,695.84 is: 18,900.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,873.84 : 34,325.82 = 13,695.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,873.84/34,325.82 = 13,695.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,873.84x = 34,325.82 × 13,695.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,873.84x = 470,120,938.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,120,938.59/24,873.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,900.22

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