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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,641.96, 34,005.89 and 13,463.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,641.96, 34,005.89 and 13,463.96 is: 18,580.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,641.96 : 34,005.89 = 13,463.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,641.96/34,005.89 = 13,463.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,641.96x = 34,005.89 × 13,463.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,641.96x = 457,853,875.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,853,875.40/24,641.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,580.25

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