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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,651.26, 34,018.74 and 13,473.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,651.26, 34,018.74 and 13,473.26 is: 18,593.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,651.26 : 34,018.74 = 13,473.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,651.26/34,018.74 = 13,473.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,651.26x = 34,018.74 × 13,473.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,651.26x = 458,343,328.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,343,328.89/24,651.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,593.10

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