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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,982.78, 34,475.82 and 13,652.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,982.78, 34,475.82 and 13,652.03 is: 18,839.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,982.78 : 34,475.82 = 13,652.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,982.78/34,475.82 = 13,652.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,982.78x = 34,475.82 × 13,652.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,982.78x = 470,664,928.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,664,928.91/24,982.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,839.57

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