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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,833.94, 34,271.27 and 13,503.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,833.94, 34,271.27 and 13,503.51 is: 18,635.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,833.94 : 34,271.27 = 13,503.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,833.94/34,271.27 = 13,503.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,833.94x = 34,271.27 × 13,503.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,833.94x = 462,782,498.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,782,498.16/24,833.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,635.08

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