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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,836.63, 34,274.54 and 13,658.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,836.63, 34,274.54 and 13,658.63 is: 18,848.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,836.63 : 34,274.54 = 13,658.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,836.63/34,274.54 = 13,658.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,836.63x = 34,274.54 × 13,658.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,836.63x = 468,143,123.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,143,123.05/24,836.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,848.90

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