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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,828.63, 34,263.50 and 13,650.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,828.63, 34,263.50 and 13,650.63 is: 18,837.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,828.63 : 34,263.50 = 13,650.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,828.63/34,263.50 = 13,650.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,828.63x = 34,263.50 × 13,650.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,828.63x = 467,718,361.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,718,361.01/24,828.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,837.86

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