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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,660.25, 34,031.27 and 13,482.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,660.25, 34,031.27 and 13,482.25 is: 18,605.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,660.25 : 34,031.27 = 13,482.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,660.25/34,031.27 = 13,482.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,660.25x = 34,031.27 × 13,482.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,660.25x = 458,818,022.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,818,022.55/24,660.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,605.57

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