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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,858.52, 34,304.74 and 13,680.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,858.52, 34,304.74 and 13,680.52 is: 18,879.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,858.52 : 34,304.74 = 13,680.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,858.52/34,304.74 = 13,680.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,858.52x = 34,304.74 × 13,680.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,858.52x = 469,306,681.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,306,681.66/24,858.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,879.11

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