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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,792.65, 34,213.28 and 13,462.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,792.65, 34,213.28 and 13,462.17 is: 18,577.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,792.65 : 34,213.28 = 13,462.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,792.65/34,213.28 = 13,462.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,792.65x = 34,213.28 × 13,462.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,792.65x = 460,584,924.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,584,924.31/24,792.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,577.48

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