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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,870.59, 34,320.29 and 13,539.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,870.59, 34,320.29 and 13,539.80 is: 18,684.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,870.59 : 34,320.29 = 13,539.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,870.59/34,320.29 = 13,539.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,870.59x = 34,320.29 × 13,539.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,870.59x = 464,689,982.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,689,982.19/24,870.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,684.31

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