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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,864.68, 34,314.11 and 13,534.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,864.68, 34,314.11 and 13,534.59 is: 18,678.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,864.68 : 34,314.11 = 13,534.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,864.68/34,314.11 = 13,534.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,864.68x = 34,314.11 × 13,534.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,864.68x = 464,427,483.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,427,483.76/24,864.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,678.20

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