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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,682, 34,061.16 and 13,351.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,682, 34,061.16 and 13,351.49 is: 18,425.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,682 : 34,061.16 = 13,351.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,682/34,061.16 = 13,351.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,682x = 34,061.16 × 13,351.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,682x = 454,767,237.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,767,237.13/24,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,425.06

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