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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,864.02, 34,313.08 and 13,534.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,864.02, 34,313.08 and 13,534.26 is: 18,677.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,864.02 : 34,313.08 = 13,534.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,864.02/34,313.08 = 13,534.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,864.02x = 34,313.08 × 13,534.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,864.02x = 464,402,146.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,402,146.12/24,864.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,677.68

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