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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,861.52, 34,308.88 and 13,683.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,861.52, 34,308.88 and 13,683.52 is: 18,883.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,861.52 : 34,308.88 = 13,683.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,861.52/34,308.88 = 13,683.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,861.52x = 34,308.88 × 13,683.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,861.52x = 469,466,245.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,466,245.66/24,861.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,883.25

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