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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,678.59, 34,057.26 and 13,500.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,678.59, 34,057.26 and 13,500.59 is: 18,631.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,678.59 : 34,057.26 = 13,500.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,678.59/34,057.26 = 13,500.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,678.59x = 34,057.26 × 13,500.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,678.59x = 459,792,933.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,792,933.50/24,678.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,631.25

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