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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,661, 34,033.02 and 13,483.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,661, 34,033.02 and 13,483.72 is: 18,607.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,661 : 34,033.02 = 13,483.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,661/34,033.02 = 13,483.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,661x = 34,033.02 × 13,483.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,661x = 458,891,712.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,891,712.43/24,661
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,607.99

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