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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,862.16, 34,309.24 and 13,531.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,862.16, 34,309.24 and 13,531.40 is: 18,673.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,862.16 : 34,309.24 = 13,531.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,862.16/34,309.24 = 13,531.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,862.16x = 34,309.24 × 13,531.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,862.16x = 464,252,050.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,252,050.14/24,862.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,673.04

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