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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,651.12, 34,018.50 and 13,473.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,651.12, 34,018.50 and 13,473.12 is: 18,592.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,651.12 : 34,018.50 = 13,473.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,651.12/34,018.50 = 13,473.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,651.12x = 34,018.50 × 13,473.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,651.12x = 458,335,332.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,335,332.72/24,651.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,592.88

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