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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,834.09, 34,271.06 and 13,656.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,834.09, 34,271.06 and 13,656.09 is: 18,845.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,834.09 : 34,271.06 = 13,656.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,834.09/34,271.06 = 13,656.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,834.09x = 34,271.06 × 13,656.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,834.09x = 468,008,739.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,008,739.99/24,834.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,845.41

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