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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,861.97, 34,308.46 and 13,531.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,861.97, 34,308.46 and 13,531.49 is: 18,672.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,861.97 : 34,308.46 = 13,531.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,861.97/34,308.46 = 13,531.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,861.97x = 34,308.46 × 13,531.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,861.97x = 464,244,557.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,244,557.43/24,861.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,672.88

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