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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,884.63, 34,340.79 and 13,706.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,884.63, 34,340.79 and 13,706.63 is: 18,915.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,884.63 : 34,340.79 = 13,706.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,884.63/34,340.79 = 13,706.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,884.63x = 34,340.79 × 13,706.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,884.63x = 470,696,330.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,696,330.73/24,884.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,915.15

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