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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,840.52, 34,279.88 and 13,662.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,840.52, 34,279.88 and 13,662.52 is: 18,854.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,840.52 : 34,279.88 = 13,662.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,840.52/34,279.88 = 13,662.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,840.52x = 34,279.88 × 13,662.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,840.52x = 468,349,546.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,349,546.10/24,840.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,854.26

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