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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,866.69, 34,315.94 and 13,536.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,866.69, 34,315.94 and 13,536.82 is: 18,680.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,866.69 : 34,315.94 = 13,536.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,866.69/34,315.94 = 13,536.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,866.69x = 34,315.94 × 13,536.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,866.69x = 464,528,463.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,528,463.65/24,866.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,680.75

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