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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,639.63, 34,002.80 and 13,461.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,639.63, 34,002.80 and 13,461.87 is: 18,577.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,639.63 : 34,002.80 = 13,461.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,639.63/34,002.80 = 13,461.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,639.63x = 34,002.80 × 13,461.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,639.63x = 457,741,205.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,741,205.93/24,639.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,577.44

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