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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,855.12, 34,299.02 and 13,524.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,855.12, 34,299.02 and 13,524.66 is: 18,663.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,855.12 : 34,299.02 = 13,524.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,855.12/34,299.02 = 13,524.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,855.12x = 34,299.02 × 13,524.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,855.12x = 463,882,583.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,882,583.83/24,855.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,663.46

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