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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,652.62, 34,020.61 and 13,322.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,652.62, 34,020.61 and 13,322.12 is: 18,384.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,652.62 : 34,020.61 = 13,322.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,652.62/34,020.61 = 13,322.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,652.62x = 34,020.61 × 13,322.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,652.62x = 453,226,445.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,226,445.48/24,652.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,384.51

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