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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,859.52, 34,306.24 and 13,681.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,859.52, 34,306.24 and 13,681.92 is: 18,881.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,859.52 : 34,306.24 = 13,681.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,859.52/34,306.24 = 13,681.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,859.52x = 34,306.24 × 13,681.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,859.52x = 469,375,231.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,375,231.18/24,859.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,881.11

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