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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,649.26, 34,015.98 and 13,471.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,649.26, 34,015.98 and 13,471.26 is: 18,590.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,649.26 : 34,015.98 = 13,471.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,649.26/34,015.98 = 13,471.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,649.26x = 34,015.98 × 13,471.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,649.26x = 458,238,110.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,238,110.73/24,649.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,590.34

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