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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,812.54, 34,241.45 and 13,482.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,812.54, 34,241.45 and 13,482.13 is: 18,605.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,812.54 : 34,241.45 = 13,482.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,812.54/34,241.45 = 13,482.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,812.54x = 34,241.45 × 13,482.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,812.54x = 461,647,527.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,647,527.27/24,812.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,605.41

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