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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,638.76, 34,001.52 and 13,460.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,638.76, 34,001.52 and 13,460.76 is: 18,575.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,638.76 : 34,001.52 = 13,460.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,638.76/34,001.52 = 13,460.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,638.76x = 34,001.52 × 13,460.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,638.76x = 457,686,300.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,686,300.36/24,638.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,575.87

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