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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,821.52, 34,253.88 and 13,491.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,821.52, 34,253.88 and 13,491.06 is: 18,617.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,821.52 : 34,253.88 = 13,491.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,821.52/34,253.88 = 13,491.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,821.52x = 34,253.88 × 13,491.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,821.52x = 462,121,150.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,121,150.31/24,821.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,617.76

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