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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,708.78, 34,098.21 and 13,530.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,708.78, 34,098.21 and 13,530.78 is: 18,672.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,708.78 : 34,098.21 = 13,530.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,708.78/34,098.21 = 13,530.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,708.78x = 34,098.21 × 13,530.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,708.78x = 461,375,377.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,375,377.90/24,708.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,672.53

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