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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,821.26, 34,253.31 and 13,490.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,821.26, 34,253.31 and 13,490.73 is: 18,617.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,821.26 : 34,253.31 = 13,490.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,821.26/34,253.31 = 13,490.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,821.26x = 34,253.31 × 13,490.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,821.26x = 462,102,156.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,102,156.82/24,821.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,617.19

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