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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,826.98, 34,261.11 and 13,496.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,826.98, 34,261.11 and 13,496.44 is: 18,625.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,826.98 : 34,261.11 = 13,496.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,826.98/34,261.11 = 13,496.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,826.98x = 34,261.11 × 13,496.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,826.98x = 462,402,908.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,402,908.08/24,826.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,625.02

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