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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,832.89, 34,268.45 and 13,502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,832.89, 34,268.45 and 13,502.40 is: 18,632.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,832.89 : 34,268.45 = 13,502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,832.89/34,268.45 = 13,502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,832.89x = 34,268.45 × 13,502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,832.89x = 462,706,173.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,706,173.90/24,832.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,632.79

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