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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,825.27, 34,259.13 and 13,494.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,825.27, 34,259.13 and 13,494.81 is: 18,622.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,825.27 : 34,259.13 = 13,494.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,825.27/34,259.13 = 13,494.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,825.27x = 34,259.13 × 13,494.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,825.27x = 462,320,450.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,320,450.12/24,825.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,622.98

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