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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,650.94, 34,018.30 and 13,472.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,650.94, 34,018.30 and 13,472.94 is: 18,592.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,650.94 : 34,018.30 = 13,472.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,650.94/34,018.30 = 13,472.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,650.94x = 34,018.30 × 13,472.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,650.94x = 458,326,447.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,326,447.44/24,650.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,592.66

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