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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,825.80, 34,259.22 and 13,647.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,825.80, 34,259.22 and 13,647.56 is: 18,833.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,825.80 : 34,259.22 = 13,647.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,825.80/34,259.22 = 13,647.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,825.80x = 34,259.22 × 13,647.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,825.80x = 467,554,760.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,554,760.50/24,825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,833.42

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