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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,835.13, 34,272.48 and 13,657.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,835.13, 34,272.48 and 13,657.13 is: 18,846.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,835.13 : 34,272.48 = 13,657.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,835.13/34,272.48 = 13,657.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,835.13x = 34,272.48 × 13,657.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,835.13x = 468,063,543.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,063,543.42/24,835.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,846.84

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