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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,875.92, 34,328.80 and 13,697.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,875.92, 34,328.80 and 13,697.92 is: 18,903.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,875.92 : 34,328.80 = 13,697.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,875.92/34,328.80 = 13,697.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,875.92x = 34,328.80 × 13,697.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,875.92x = 470,233,156.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,233,156.10/24,875.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,903.15

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