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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,815.68, 34,246.26 and 13,637.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,815.68, 34,246.26 and 13,637.68 is: 18,820.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,815.68 : 34,246.26 = 13,637.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,815.68/34,246.26 = 13,637.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,815.68x = 34,246.26 × 13,637.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,815.68x = 467,039,535.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,039,535.08/24,815.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,820.34

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