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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,816.53, 34,246.48 and 13,486.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,816.53, 34,246.48 and 13,486.39 is: 18,611.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,816.53 : 34,246.48 = 13,486.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,816.53/34,246.48 = 13,486.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,816.53x = 34,246.48 × 13,486.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,816.53x = 461,861,300.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,861,300.10/24,816.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,611.04

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