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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,862.49, 34,309.70 and 13,531.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,862.49, 34,309.70 and 13,531.71 is: 18,673.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,862.49 : 34,309.70 = 13,531.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,862.49/34,309.70 = 13,531.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,862.49x = 34,309.70 × 13,531.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,862.49x = 464,268,867.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,268,867.40/24,862.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,673.46

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