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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,655, 34,023.90 and 13,477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,655, 34,023.90 and 13,477 is: 18,598.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,655 : 34,023.90 = 13,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,655/34,023.90 = 13,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,655x = 34,023.90 × 13,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,655x = 458,540,100.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,540,100.30/24,655
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,598.26

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