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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,873.96, 34,327.62 and 13,695.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,873.96, 34,327.62 and 13,695.96 is: 18,901.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,873.96 : 34,327.62 = 13,695.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,873.96/34,327.62 = 13,695.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,873.96x = 34,327.62 × 13,695.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,873.96x = 470,149,710.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,149,710.42/24,873.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,901.28

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