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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,696.08, 34,080.52 and 13,518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,696.08, 34,080.52 and 13,518 is: 18,654.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,696.08 : 34,080.52 = 13,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,696.08/34,080.52 = 13,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,696.08x = 34,080.52 × 13,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,696.08x = 460,700,469.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,700,469.36/24,696.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,654.80

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