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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,804.68, 34,231.08 and 13,626.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,804.68, 34,231.08 and 13,626.68 is: 18,805.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,804.68 : 34,231.08 = 13,626.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,804.68/34,231.08 = 13,626.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,804.68x = 34,231.08 × 13,626.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,804.68x = 466,455,973.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,455,973.21/24,804.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,805.16

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