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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,651.76, 34,019.43 and 13,473.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,651.76, 34,019.43 and 13,473.76 is: 18,593.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,651.76 : 34,019.43 = 13,473.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,651.76/34,019.43 = 13,473.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,651.76x = 34,019.43 × 13,473.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,651.76x = 458,369,635.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,369,635.16/24,651.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,593.79

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