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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,860.52, 34,307.62 and 13,682.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,860.52, 34,307.62 and 13,682.92 is: 18,882.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,860.52 : 34,307.62 = 13,682.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,860.52/34,307.62 = 13,682.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,860.52x = 34,307.62 × 13,682.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,860.52x = 469,428,419.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,428,419.85/24,860.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,882.49

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