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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,644.50, 34,009.68 and 13,466.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,644.50, 34,009.68 and 13,466.50 is: 18,583.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,644.50 : 34,009.68 = 13,466.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,644.50/34,009.68 = 13,466.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,644.50x = 34,009.68 × 13,466.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,644.50x = 457,991,355.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,991,355.72/24,644.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,583.92

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