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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,844.50, 34,285.68 and 13,666.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,844.50, 34,285.68 and 13,666.50 is: 18,859.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,844.50 : 34,285.68 = 13,666.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,844.50/34,285.68 = 13,666.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,844.50x = 34,285.68 × 13,666.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,844.50x = 468,565,245.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,565,245.72/24,844.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,859.92

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