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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,664.50, 34,037.82 and 13,486.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,664.50, 34,037.82 and 13,486.50 is: 18,611.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,664.50 : 34,037.82 = 13,486.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,664.50/34,037.82 = 13,486.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,664.50x = 34,037.82 × 13,486.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,664.50x = 459,051,059.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,051,059.43/24,664.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,611.81

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