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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,858.08, 34,304.09 and 13,527.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,858.08, 34,304.09 and 13,527.57 is: 18,668.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,858.08 : 34,304.09 = 13,527.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,858.08/34,304.09 = 13,527.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,858.08x = 34,304.09 × 13,527.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,858.08x = 464,051,039.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,051,039.76/24,858.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,668.02

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