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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,858.67, 34,304.40 and 13,528.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,858.67, 34,304.40 and 13,528.20 is: 18,668.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,858.67 : 34,304.40 = 13,528.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,858.67/34,304.40 = 13,528.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,858.67x = 34,304.40 × 13,528.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,858.67x = 464,076,784.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,076,784.08/24,858.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,668.61

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