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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,682.02, 34,061.96 and 13,504.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,682.02, 34,061.96 and 13,504.02 is: 18,635.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,682.02 : 34,061.96 = 13,504.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,682.02/34,061.96 = 13,504.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,682.02x = 34,061.96 × 13,504.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,682.02x = 459,973,252.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,973,252.53/24,682.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,635.97

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