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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,982.38, 34,476.12 and 13,652.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,982.38, 34,476.12 and 13,652.31 is: 18,840.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,982.38 : 34,476.12 = 13,652.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,982.38/34,476.12 = 13,652.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,982.38x = 34,476.12 × 13,652.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,982.38x = 470,678,677.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,678,677.84/24,982.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,840.43

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