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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,639.76, 34,002.90 and 13,461.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,639.76, 34,002.90 and 13,461.76 is: 18,577.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,639.76 : 34,002.90 = 13,461.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,639.76/34,002.90 = 13,461.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,639.76x = 34,002.90 × 13,461.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,639.76x = 457,738,879.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,738,879.10/24,639.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,577.25

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