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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,858.41, 34,304.61 and 13,680.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,858.41, 34,304.61 and 13,680.41 is: 18,878.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,858.41 : 34,304.61 = 13,680.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,858.41/34,304.61 = 13,680.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,858.41x = 34,304.61 × 13,680.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,858.41x = 469,301,129.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,301,129.69/24,858.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,878.97

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