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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,867.46, 34,317.07 and 13,536.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,867.46, 34,317.07 and 13,536.95 is: 18,680.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,867.46 : 34,317.07 = 13,536.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,867.46/34,317.07 = 13,536.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,867.46x = 34,317.07 × 13,536.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,867.46x = 464,548,351.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,548,351.83/24,867.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,680.98

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