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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,868.68, 34,318.85 and 13,538.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,868.68, 34,318.85 and 13,538.30 is: 18,682.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,868.68 : 34,318.85 = 13,538.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,868.68/34,318.85 = 13,538.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,868.68x = 34,318.85 × 13,538.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,868.68x = 464,618,647.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,618,647.67/24,868.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,682.88

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