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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,682.75, 34,063.02 and 13,504.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,682.75, 34,063.02 and 13,504.75 is: 18,637.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,682.75 : 34,063.02 = 13,504.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,682.75/34,063.02 = 13,504.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,682.75x = 34,063.02 × 13,504.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,682.75x = 460,012,569.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,012,569.35/24,682.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,637.01

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