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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,886.82, 34,343.80 and 13,708.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,886.82, 34,343.80 and 13,708.82 is: 18,918.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,886.82 : 34,343.80 = 13,708.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,886.82/34,343.80 = 13,708.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,886.82x = 34,343.80 × 13,708.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,886.82x = 470,812,972.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,812,972.32/24,886.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,918.17

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