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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,650.88, 34,018.32 and 13,473.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,650.88, 34,018.32 and 13,473.12 is: 18,592.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,650.88 : 34,018.32 = 13,473.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,650.88/34,018.32 = 13,473.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,650.88x = 34,018.32 × 13,473.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,650.88x = 458,332,907.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,332,907.56/24,650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,592.96

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