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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,828.09, 34,262.39 and 13,497.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,828.09, 34,262.39 and 13,497.50 is: 18,626.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,828.09 : 34,262.39 = 13,497.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,828.09/34,262.39 = 13,497.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,828.09x = 34,262.39 × 13,497.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,828.09x = 462,456,370.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,456,370.23/24,828.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,626.34

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