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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,682.64, 34,062.83 and 13,504.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,682.64, 34,062.83 and 13,504.64 is: 18,636.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,682.64 : 34,062.83 = 13,504.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,682.64/34,062.83 = 13,504.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,682.64x = 34,062.83 × 13,504.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,682.64x = 460,006,256.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,006,256.53/24,682.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,636.83

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