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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,858.16, 34,304.26 and 13,680.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,858.16, 34,304.26 and 13,680.16 is: 18,878.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,858.16 : 34,304.26 = 13,680.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,858.16/34,304.26 = 13,680.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,858.16x = 34,304.26 × 13,680.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,858.16x = 469,287,765.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,287,765.48/24,858.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,878.62

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