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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,816.76, 34,246.95 and 13,486.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,816.76, 34,246.95 and 13,486.15 is: 18,610.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,816.76 : 34,246.95 = 13,486.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,816.76/34,246.95 = 13,486.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,816.76x = 34,246.95 × 13,486.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,816.76x = 461,859,504.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,859,504.74/24,816.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,610.79

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