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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,647.52, 34,013.76 and 13,469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,647.52, 34,013.76 and 13,469.44 is: 18,587.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,647.52 : 34,013.76 = 13,469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,647.52/34,013.76 = 13,469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,647.52x = 34,013.76 × 13,469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,647.52x = 458,146,299.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,146,299.49/24,647.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,587.93

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