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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,662, 34,034.40 and 13,484.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,662, 34,034.40 and 13,484.72 is: 18,609.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,662 : 34,034.40 = 13,484.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,662/34,034.40 = 13,484.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,662x = 34,034.40 × 13,484.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,662x = 458,944,354.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,944,354.37/24,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,609.37

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