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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,876.24, 34,329 and 13,698

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,876.24, 34,329 and 13,698 is: 18,903.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,876.24 : 34,329 = 13,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,876.24/34,329 = 13,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,876.24x = 34,329 × 13,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,876.24x = 470,238,642
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,238,642/24,876.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,903.12

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