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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,653.52, 34,021.80 and 13,475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,653.52, 34,021.80 and 13,475.60 is: 18,596.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,653.52 : 34,021.80 = 13,475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,653.52/34,021.80 = 13,475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,653.52x = 34,021.80 × 13,475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,653.52x = 458,464,168.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,464,168.08/24,653.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,596.30

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