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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,859.52, 34,306.12 and 13,681.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,859.52, 34,306.12 and 13,681.52 is: 18,880.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,859.52 : 34,306.12 = 13,681.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,859.52/34,306.12 = 13,681.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,859.52x = 34,306.12 × 13,681.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,859.52x = 469,359,866.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,359,866.90/24,859.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,880.49

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