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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,806.50, 34,235.16 and 13,630.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,806.50, 34,235.16 and 13,630.66 is: 18,811.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,806.50 : 34,235.16 = 13,630.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,806.50/34,235.16 = 13,630.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,806.50x = 34,235.16 × 13,630.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,806.50x = 466,647,826.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,647,826.01/24,806.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,811.51

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