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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,870.98, 34,320.88 and 13,540.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,870.98, 34,320.88 and 13,540.23 is: 18,684.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,870.98 : 34,320.88 = 13,540.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,870.98/34,320.88 = 13,540.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,870.98x = 34,320.88 × 13,540.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,870.98x = 464,712,609.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,712,609.00/24,870.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,684.93

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