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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,861.26, 34,308.54 and 13,530.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,861.26, 34,308.54 and 13,530.80 is: 18,672.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,861.26 : 34,308.54 = 13,530.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,861.26/34,308.54 = 13,530.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,861.26x = 34,308.54 × 13,530.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,861.26x = 464,221,821.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,221,821.49/24,861.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,672.50

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