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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,644.76, 34,009.80 and 13,466.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,644.76, 34,009.80 and 13,466.76 is: 18,584.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,644.76 : 34,009.80 = 13,466.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,644.76/34,009.80 = 13,466.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,644.76x = 34,009.80 × 13,466.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,644.76x = 458,001,814.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,001,814.25/24,644.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,584.15

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