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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,638.85, 34,001.58 and 13,308.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,638.85, 34,001.58 and 13,308.35 is: 18,365.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,638.85 : 34,001.58 = 13,308.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,638.85/34,001.58 = 13,308.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,638.85x = 34,001.58 × 13,308.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,638.85x = 452,504,757.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,504,757.19/24,638.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,365.50

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