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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,866.69, 34,316.87 and 13,536.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,866.69, 34,316.87 and 13,536.60 is: 18,680.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,866.69 : 34,316.87 = 13,536.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,866.69/34,316.87 = 13,536.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,866.69x = 34,316.87 × 13,536.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,866.69x = 464,533,742.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,533,742.44/24,866.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,680.96

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