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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,834.97, 34,272.43 and 13,504.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,834.97, 34,272.43 and 13,504.59 is: 18,636.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,834.97 : 34,272.43 = 13,504.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,834.97/34,272.43 = 13,504.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,834.97x = 34,272.43 × 13,504.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,834.97x = 462,835,115.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,835,115.45/24,834.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,636.43

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