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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,865.21, 34,314.71 and 13,535.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,865.21, 34,314.71 and 13,535.43 is: 18,679.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,865.21 : 34,314.71 = 13,535.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,865.21/34,314.71 = 13,535.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,865.21x = 34,314.71 × 13,535.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,865.21x = 464,464,355.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,464,355.18/24,865.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,679.29

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