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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,859.70, 34,306.30 and 13,528.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,859.70, 34,306.30 and 13,528.99 is: 18,669.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,859.70 : 34,306.30 = 13,528.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,859.70/34,306.30 = 13,528.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,859.70x = 34,306.30 × 13,528.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,859.70x = 464,129,589.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,129,589.64/24,859.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,669.96

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