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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,829.86, 34,265.79 and 13,500

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,829.86, 34,265.79 and 13,500 is: 18,630.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,829.86 : 34,265.79 = 13,500 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,829.86/34,265.79 = 13,500/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,829.86x = 34,265.79 × 13,500
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,829.86x = 462,588,165
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,588,165/24,829.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,630.32

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