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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,810, 34,237.80 and 13,632.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,810, 34,237.80 and 13,632.72 is: 18,813.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,810 : 34,237.80 = 13,632.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,810/34,237.80 = 13,632.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,810x = 34,237.80 × 13,632.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,810x = 466,754,340.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,754,340.82/24,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,813.15

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