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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,866.40, 34,314.94 and 13,535.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,866.40, 34,314.94 and 13,535.64 is: 18,678.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,866.40 : 34,314.94 = 13,535.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,866.40/34,314.94 = 13,535.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,866.40x = 34,314.94 × 13,535.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,866.40x = 464,474,674.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,474,674.46/24,866.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,678.81

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