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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,859.91, 34,306.34 and 13,529.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,859.91, 34,306.34 and 13,529.27 is: 18,670.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,859.91 : 34,306.34 = 13,529.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,859.91/34,306.34 = 13,529.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,859.91x = 34,306.34 × 13,529.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,859.91x = 464,139,754.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,139,754.69/24,859.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,670.21

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