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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,821.52, 34,255.40 and 13,643.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,821.52, 34,255.40 and 13,643.52 is: 18,828.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,821.52 : 34,255.40 = 13,643.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,821.52/34,255.40 = 13,643.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,821.52x = 34,255.40 × 13,643.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,821.52x = 467,364,235.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,364,235.01/24,821.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,828.99

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