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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,651.60, 34,018.92 and 13,473.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,651.60, 34,018.92 and 13,473.60 is: 18,593.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,651.60 : 34,018.92 = 13,473.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,651.60/34,018.92 = 13,473.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,651.60x = 34,018.92 × 13,473.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,651.60x = 458,357,320.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,357,320.51/24,651.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,593.41

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