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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,852.67, 34,295.66 and 13,522.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,852.67, 34,295.66 and 13,522.21 is: 18,660.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,852.67 : 34,295.66 = 13,522.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,852.67/34,295.66 = 13,522.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,852.67x = 34,295.66 × 13,522.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,852.67x = 463,752,963.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,752,963.26/24,852.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,660.09

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