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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,932.82, 34,407.45 and 13,602.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,932.82, 34,407.45 and 13,602.50 is: 18,771.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,932.82 : 34,407.45 = 13,602.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,932.82/34,407.45 = 13,602.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,932.82x = 34,407.45 × 13,602.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,932.82x = 468,027,166.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,027,166.59/24,932.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,771.53

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