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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,705.68, 34,093.50 and 13,527.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,705.68, 34,093.50 and 13,527.68 is: 18,668.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,705.68 : 34,093.50 = 13,527.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,705.68/34,093.50 = 13,527.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,705.68x = 34,093.50 × 13,527.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,705.68x = 461,205,958.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,205,958.08/24,705.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,668.01

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