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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,838.41, 34,277.67 and 13,508.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,838.41, 34,277.67 and 13,508.67 is: 18,642.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,838.41 : 34,277.67 = 13,508.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,838.41/34,277.67 = 13,508.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,838.41x = 34,277.67 × 13,508.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,838.41x = 463,045,732.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,045,732.40/24,838.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,642.33

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