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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,858.06, 34,304.46 and 13,527.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,858.06, 34,304.46 and 13,527.81 is: 18,668.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,858.06 : 34,304.46 = 13,527.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,858.06/34,304.46 = 13,527.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,858.06x = 34,304.46 × 13,527.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,858.06x = 464,064,242.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,064,242.40/24,858.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,668.56

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