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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,862.62, 34,311.25 and 13,532.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,862.62, 34,311.25 and 13,532.52 is: 18,675.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,862.62 : 34,311.25 = 13,532.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,862.62/34,311.25 = 13,532.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,862.62x = 34,311.25 × 13,532.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,862.62x = 464,317,822.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,317,822.43/24,862.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,675.34

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