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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,822.24, 34,254.36 and 13,491.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,822.24, 34,254.36 and 13,491.96 is: 18,618.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,822.24 : 34,254.36 = 13,491.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,822.24/34,254.36 = 13,491.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,822.24x = 34,254.36 × 13,491.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,822.24x = 462,158,454.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,158,454.95/24,822.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,618.72

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