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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,682.48, 34,061.72 and 13,351.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,682.48, 34,061.72 and 13,351.96 is: 18,425.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,682.48 : 34,061.72 = 13,351.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,682.48/34,061.72 = 13,351.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,682.48x = 34,061.72 × 13,351.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,682.48x = 454,790,722.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,790,722.97/24,682.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,425.65

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