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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,886.75, 34,343.72 and 13,708.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,886.75, 34,343.72 and 13,708.75 is: 18,918.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,886.75 : 34,343.72 = 13,708.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,886.75/34,343.72 = 13,708.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,886.75x = 34,343.72 × 13,708.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,886.75x = 470,809,403.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,809,403.01/24,886.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,918.08

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