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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,659.28, 34,029.92 and 13,481.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,659.28, 34,029.92 and 13,481.28 is: 18,604.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,659.28 : 34,029.92 = 13,481.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,659.28/34,029.92 = 13,481.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,659.28x = 34,029.92 × 13,481.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,659.28x = 458,766,879.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,766,879.90/24,659.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,604.23

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