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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,854.94, 34,299.96 and 13,524.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,854.94, 34,299.96 and 13,524.60 is: 18,664.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,854.94 : 34,299.96 = 13,524.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,854.94/34,299.96 = 13,524.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,854.94x = 34,299.96 × 13,524.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,854.94x = 463,893,239.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,893,239.02/24,854.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,664.03

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