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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,860.70, 34,307.68 and 13,529.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,860.70, 34,307.68 and 13,529.99 is: 18,671.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,860.70 : 34,307.68 = 13,529.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,860.70/34,307.68 = 13,529.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,860.70x = 34,307.68 × 13,529.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,860.70x = 464,182,567.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,182,567.32/24,860.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,671.34

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