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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,660.32, 34,031.25 and 13,482.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,660.32, 34,031.25 and 13,482.32 is: 18,605.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,660.32 : 34,031.25 = 13,482.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,660.32/34,031.25 = 13,482.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,660.32x = 34,031.25 × 13,482.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,660.32x = 458,820,202.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,820,202.50/24,660.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,605.61

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