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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,858.36, 34,305.26 and 13,528.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,858.36, 34,305.26 and 13,528.59 is: 18,669.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,858.36 : 34,305.26 = 13,528.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,858.36/34,305.26 = 13,528.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,858.36x = 34,305.26 × 13,528.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,858.36x = 464,101,797.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,101,797.38/24,858.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,669.85

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