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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,638.88, 34,001.76 and 13,461.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,638.88, 34,001.76 and 13,461.12 is: 18,576.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,638.88 : 34,001.76 = 13,461.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,638.88/34,001.76 = 13,461.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,638.88x = 34,001.76 × 13,461.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,638.88x = 457,701,771.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,701,771.57/24,638.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,576.40

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