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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,851, 34,294.34 and 13,520.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,851, 34,294.34 and 13,520.46 is: 18,658.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,851 : 34,294.34 = 13,520.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,851/34,294.34 = 13,520.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,851x = 34,294.34 × 13,520.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,851x = 463,675,252.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,675,252.20/24,851
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,658.21

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