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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,856.78, 34,302.42 and 13,526.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,856.78, 34,302.42 and 13,526.27 is: 18,666.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,856.78 : 34,302.42 = 13,526.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,856.78/34,302.42 = 13,526.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,856.78x = 34,302.42 × 13,526.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,856.78x = 463,983,700.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,983,700.97/24,856.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,666.29

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