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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,865.26, 34,313.36 and 13,534.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,865.26, 34,313.36 and 13,534.52 is: 18,677.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,865.26 : 34,313.36 = 13,534.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,865.26/34,313.36 = 13,534.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,865.26x = 34,313.36 × 13,534.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,865.26x = 464,414,617.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,414,617.95/24,865.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,677.25

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