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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,657.26, 34,027.54 and 13,479.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,657.26, 34,027.54 and 13,479.26 is: 18,601.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,657.26 : 34,027.54 = 13,479.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,657.26/34,027.54 = 13,479.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,657.26x = 34,027.54 × 13,479.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,657.26x = 458,666,058.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,666,058.82/24,657.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,601.66

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