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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,659.76, 34,030.60 and 13,481.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,659.76, 34,030.60 and 13,481.76 is: 18,604.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,659.76 : 34,030.60 = 13,481.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,659.76/34,030.60 = 13,481.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,659.76x = 34,030.60 × 13,481.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,659.76x = 458,792,381.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,792,381.86/24,659.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,604.90

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