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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,654.72, 34,023.76 and 13,476.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,654.72, 34,023.76 and 13,476.72 is: 18,598.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,654.72 : 34,023.76 = 13,476.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,654.72/34,023.76 = 13,476.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,654.72x = 34,023.76 × 13,476.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,654.72x = 458,528,686.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,528,686.87/24,654.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,598.01

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