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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,840.42, 34,279.74 and 13,662.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,840.42, 34,279.74 and 13,662.42 is: 18,854.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,840.42 : 34,279.74 = 13,662.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,840.42/34,279.74 = 13,662.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,840.42x = 34,279.74 × 13,662.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,840.42x = 468,344,205.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,344,205.37/24,840.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,854.12

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