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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,821.95, 34,254.48 and 13,491.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,821.95, 34,254.48 and 13,491.45 is: 18,618.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,821.95 : 34,254.48 = 13,491.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,821.95/34,254.48 = 13,491.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,821.95x = 34,254.48 × 13,491.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,821.95x = 462,142,604.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,142,604.20/24,821.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,618.30

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