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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,860.55, 34,308.27 and 13,530.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,860.55, 34,308.27 and 13,530.15 is: 18,671.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,860.55 : 34,308.27 = 13,530.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,860.55/34,308.27 = 13,530.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,860.55x = 34,308.27 × 13,530.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,860.55x = 464,196,039.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,196,039.34/24,860.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,671.99

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