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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,649.13, 34,015.86 and 13,471.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,649.13, 34,015.86 and 13,471.13 is: 18,590.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,649.13 : 34,015.86 = 13,471.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,649.13/34,015.86 = 13,471.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,649.13x = 34,015.86 × 13,471.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,649.13x = 458,231,902.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,231,902.04/24,649.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,590.19

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