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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,867.04, 34,316.02 and 13,536.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,867.04, 34,316.02 and 13,536.36 is: 18,679.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,867.04 : 34,316.02 = 13,536.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,867.04/34,316.02 = 13,536.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,867.04x = 34,316.02 × 13,536.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,867.04x = 464,514,000.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,514,000.49/24,867.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,679.91

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