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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,640.52, 34,003.91 and 13,462.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,640.52, 34,003.91 and 13,462.52 is: 18,578.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,640.52 : 34,003.91 = 13,462.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,640.52/34,003.91 = 13,462.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,640.52x = 34,003.91 × 13,462.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,640.52x = 457,778,182.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,778,182.09/24,640.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,578.27

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