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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,645.75, 34,011.14 and 13,467.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,645.75, 34,011.14 and 13,467.75 is: 18,585.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,645.75 : 34,011.14 = 13,467.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,645.75/34,011.14 = 13,467.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,645.75x = 34,011.14 × 13,467.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,645.75x = 458,053,463.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,053,463.40/24,645.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,585.50

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