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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,647.25, 34,013.22 and 13,469.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,647.25, 34,013.22 and 13,469.25 is: 18,587.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,647.25 : 34,013.22 = 13,469.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,647.25/34,013.22 = 13,469.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,647.25x = 34,013.22 × 13,469.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,647.25x = 458,132,563.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,132,563.49/24,647.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,587.57

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