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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,816.65, 34,246.65 and 13,486.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,816.65, 34,246.65 and 13,486.01 is: 18,610.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,816.65 : 34,246.65 = 13,486.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,816.65/34,246.65 = 13,486.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,816.65x = 34,246.65 × 13,486.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,816.65x = 461,850,660.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,850,660.48/24,816.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,610.52

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