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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,845.50, 34,287.51 and 13,667.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,845.50, 34,287.51 and 13,667.50 is: 18,861.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,845.50 : 34,287.51 = 13,667.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,845.50/34,287.51 = 13,667.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,845.50x = 34,287.51 × 13,667.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,845.50x = 468,624,542.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,624,542.93/24,845.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,861.55

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