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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,832.68, 34,267.66 and 13,502.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,832.68, 34,267.66 and 13,502.08 is: 18,632.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,832.68 : 34,267.66 = 13,502.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,832.68/34,267.66 = 13,502.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,832.68x = 34,267.66 × 13,502.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,832.68x = 462,684,686.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,684,686.73/24,832.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,632.09

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