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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,862.46, 34,310.25 and 13,531.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,862.46, 34,310.25 and 13,531.94 is: 18,674.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,862.46 : 34,310.25 = 13,531.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,862.46/34,310.25 = 13,531.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,862.46x = 34,310.25 × 13,531.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,862.46x = 464,284,201.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,284,201.50/24,862.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,674.11

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