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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,652.88, 34,021.51 and 13,474.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,652.88, 34,021.51 and 13,474.88 is: 18,595.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,652.88 : 34,021.51 = 13,474.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,652.88/34,021.51 = 13,474.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,652.88x = 34,021.51 × 13,474.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,652.88x = 458,435,560.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,435,560.87/24,652.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,595.62

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