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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,838.19, 34,276.85 and 13,507.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,838.19, 34,276.85 and 13,507.82 is: 18,640.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,838.19 : 34,276.85 = 13,507.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,838.19/34,276.85 = 13,507.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,838.19x = 34,276.85 × 13,507.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,838.19x = 463,005,452.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,005,452.43/24,838.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,640.87

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