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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,816.49, 34,247.09 and 13,486.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,816.49, 34,247.09 and 13,486.16 is: 18,611.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,816.49 : 34,247.09 = 13,486.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,816.49/34,247.09 = 13,486.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,816.49x = 34,247.09 × 13,486.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,816.49x = 461,861,854.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,861,854.61/24,816.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,611.09

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