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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,858.64, 34,305.06 and 13,528.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,858.64, 34,305.06 and 13,528.36 is: 18,669.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,858.64 : 34,305.06 = 13,528.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,858.64/34,305.06 = 13,528.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,858.64x = 34,305.06 × 13,528.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,858.64x = 464,091,201.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,091,201.50/24,858.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,669.21

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