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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,859.95, 34,307.45 and 13,530.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,859.95, 34,307.45 and 13,530.17 is: 18,672.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,859.95 : 34,307.45 = 13,530.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,859.95/34,307.45 = 13,530.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,859.95x = 34,307.45 × 13,530.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,859.95x = 464,185,630.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,185,630.77/24,859.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,672.03

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