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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,882.04, 34,337.82 and 13,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,882.04, 34,337.82 and 13,552 is: 18,702.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,882.04 : 34,337.82 = 13,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,882.04/34,337.82 = 13,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,882.04x = 34,337.82 × 13,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,882.04x = 465,346,136.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,346,136.64/24,882.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,702.09

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