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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,647.48, 34,013.52 and 13,469.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,647.48, 34,013.52 and 13,469.48 is: 18,587.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,647.48 : 34,013.52 = 13,469.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,647.48/34,013.52 = 13,469.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,647.48x = 34,013.52 × 13,469.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,647.48x = 458,144,427.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,144,427.37/24,647.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,587.88

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