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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,862.39, 34,310.08 and 13,531.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,862.39, 34,310.08 and 13,531.87 is: 18,673.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,862.39 : 34,310.08 = 13,531.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,862.39/34,310.08 = 13,531.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,862.39x = 34,310.08 × 13,531.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,862.39x = 464,279,650.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,279,650.30/24,862.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,673.97

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