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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,682.92, 34,061.70 and 13,504.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,682.92, 34,061.70 and 13,504.68 is: 18,636.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,682.92 : 34,061.70 = 13,504.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,682.92/34,061.70 = 13,504.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,682.92x = 34,061.70 × 13,504.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,682.92x = 459,992,358.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,992,358.76/24,682.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,636.06

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