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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,821.55, 34,253.97 and 13,491.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,821.55, 34,253.97 and 13,491.08 is: 18,617.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,821.55 : 34,253.97 = 13,491.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,821.55/34,253.97 = 13,491.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,821.55x = 34,253.97 × 13,491.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,821.55x = 462,123,049.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,123,049.59/24,821.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,617.82

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