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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,948.32, 34,428.34 and 13,618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,948.32, 34,428.34 and 13,618 is: 18,792.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,948.32 : 34,428.34 = 13,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,948.32/34,428.34 = 13,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,948.32x = 34,428.34 × 13,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,948.32x = 468,845,134.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,845,134.12/24,948.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,792.65

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