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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,651.32, 34,018.81 and 13,473.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,651.32, 34,018.81 and 13,473.32 is: 18,593.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,651.32 : 34,018.81 = 13,473.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,651.32/34,018.81 = 13,473.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,651.32x = 34,018.81 × 13,473.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,651.32x = 458,346,313.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,346,313.15/24,651.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,593.18

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