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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,858.02, 34,304.70 and 13,528.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,858.02, 34,304.70 and 13,528.13 is: 18,669.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,858.02 : 34,304.70 = 13,528.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,858.02/34,304.70 = 13,528.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,858.02x = 34,304.70 × 13,528.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,858.02x = 464,078,441.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,078,441.21/24,858.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,669.16

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