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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,864.98, 34,312.61 and 13,534.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,864.98, 34,312.61 and 13,534.49 is: 18,677.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,864.98 : 34,312.61 = 13,534.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,864.98/34,312.61 = 13,534.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,864.98x = 34,312.61 × 13,534.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,864.98x = 464,403,437.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,403,437.68/24,864.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,677.01

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