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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,870.30, 34,320.96 and 13,539.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,870.30, 34,320.96 and 13,539.62 is: 18,684.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,870.30 : 34,320.96 = 13,539.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,870.30/34,320.96 = 13,539.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,870.30x = 34,320.96 × 13,539.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,870.30x = 464,692,584.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,692,584.83/24,870.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,684.64

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