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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,657.72, 34,027.02 and 13,479

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,657.72, 34,027.02 and 13,479 is: 18,600.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,657.72 : 34,027.02 = 13,479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,657.72/34,027.02 = 13,479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,657.72x = 34,027.02 × 13,479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,657.72x = 458,650,202.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,650,202.58/24,657.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,600.67

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