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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,875.96, 34,328.82 and 13,697.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,875.96, 34,328.82 and 13,697.96 is: 18,903.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,875.96 : 34,328.82 = 13,697.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,875.96/34,328.82 = 13,697.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,875.96x = 34,328.82 × 13,697.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,875.96x = 470,234,803.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,234,803.21/24,875.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,903.18

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