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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,827.52, 34,263.68 and 13,649.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,827.52, 34,263.68 and 13,649.52 is: 18,837.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,827.52 : 34,263.68 = 13,649.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,827.52/34,263.68 = 13,649.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,827.52x = 34,263.68 × 13,649.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,827.52x = 467,682,785.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,682,785.43/24,827.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,837.27

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