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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,650, 34,017.02 and 13,472

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,650, 34,017.02 and 13,472 is: 18,591.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,650 : 34,017.02 = 13,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,650/34,017.02 = 13,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,650x = 34,017.02 × 13,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,650x = 458,277,293.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,277,293.44/24,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,591.37

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