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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,835.07, 34,272.82 and 13,504.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,835.07, 34,272.82 and 13,504.64 is: 18,636.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,835.07 : 34,272.82 = 13,504.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,835.07/34,272.82 = 13,504.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,835.07x = 34,272.82 × 13,504.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,835.07x = 462,842,147.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,842,147.81/24,835.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,636.64

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