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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,802.52, 34,227.48 and 13,624.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,802.52, 34,227.48 and 13,624.52 is: 18,801.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,802.52 : 34,227.48 = 13,624.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,802.52/34,227.48 = 13,624.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,802.52x = 34,227.48 × 13,624.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,802.52x = 466,332,985.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,332,985.81/24,802.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,801.84

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