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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,865.69, 34,315.49 and 13,535.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,865.69, 34,315.49 and 13,535.60 is: 18,679.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,865.69 : 34,315.49 = 13,535.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,865.69/34,315.49 = 13,535.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,865.69x = 34,315.49 × 13,535.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,865.69x = 464,480,507.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,480,507.19/24,865.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,679.58

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