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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,840.48, 34,278.96 and 13,662.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,840.48, 34,278.96 and 13,662.24 is: 18,853.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,840.48 : 34,278.96 = 13,662.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,840.48/34,278.96 = 13,662.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,840.48x = 34,278.96 × 13,662.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,840.48x = 468,327,378.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,327,378.47/24,840.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,853.39

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