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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,865.49, 34,315.11 and 13,535.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,865.49, 34,315.11 and 13,535.75 is: 18,679.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,865.49 : 34,315.11 = 13,535.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,865.49/34,315.11 = 13,535.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,865.49x = 34,315.11 × 13,535.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,865.49x = 464,480,578.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,480,578.61/24,865.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,679.73

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