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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,860.21, 34,306.98 and 13,529.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,860.21, 34,306.98 and 13,529.49 is: 18,670.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,860.21 : 34,306.98 = 13,529.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,860.21/34,306.98 = 13,529.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,860.21x = 34,306.98 × 13,529.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,860.21x = 464,155,942.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,155,942.84/24,860.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,670.64

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