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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,863.62, 34,312.63 and 13,533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,863.62, 34,312.63 and 13,533.52 is: 18,676.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,863.62 : 34,312.63 = 13,533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,863.62/34,312.63 = 13,533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,863.62x = 34,312.63 × 13,533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,863.62x = 464,370,664.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,370,664.36/24,863.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,676.71

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