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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,657.16, 34,026.74 and 13,479.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,657.16, 34,026.74 and 13,479.16 is: 18,601.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,657.16 : 34,026.74 = 13,479.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,657.16/34,026.74 = 13,479.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,657.16x = 34,026.74 × 13,479.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,657.16x = 458,651,872.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,651,872.74/24,657.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,601.16

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