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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,682.94, 34,062.35 and 13,352.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,682.94, 34,062.35 and 13,352.48 is: 18,426.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,682.94 : 34,062.35 = 13,352.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,682.94/34,062.35 = 13,352.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,682.94x = 34,062.35 × 13,352.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,682.94x = 454,816,610.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,816,610.05/24,682.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,426.36

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