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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,885.68, 34,342.22 and 13,707.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,885.68, 34,342.22 and 13,707.68 is: 18,916.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,885.68 : 34,342.22 = 13,707.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,885.68/34,342.22 = 13,707.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,885.68x = 34,342.22 × 13,707.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,885.68x = 470,752,162.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,752,162.25/24,885.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,916.59

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