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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,702.45, 34,089.36 and 13,524.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,702.45, 34,089.36 and 13,524.45 is: 18,663.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,702.45 : 34,089.36 = 13,524.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,702.45/34,089.36 = 13,524.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,702.45x = 34,089.36 × 13,524.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,702.45x = 461,039,844.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,039,844.85/24,702.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,663.73

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